Arsenal Football Club and global payments platform Airwallex have announced a multi-year partnership, with Airwallex becoming the club’s Official Finance Software Partner.
As part of the agreement, Airwallex will also serve as Presenting Partner for the men’s pre-season tour of East Asia, which includes stops in Singapore and Hong Kong.
The club will use Airwallex’s services throughout the tour, and both parties will collaborate long-term to improve payment systems and support other areas of Arsenal’s operations.
Under the terms of the deal, Airwallex has the right to use branding from both Arsenal’s men’s and women’s first teams, and will deliver content for fans attending matches at Emirates Stadium during the Premier League and Women’s Super League seasons.
Juliet Slot, Arsenal’s Chief Commercial Officer, said:
“We look forward to working together over the coming years to drive efficiencies across our commercial operations. Our partners are an important part of the Arsenal family, fuelling our growth and supporting the investment that will bring us sustained success.”
Jack Zhang, Co-Founder and CEO of Airwallex, said:
“Whether it’s helping the club save time and money in their day-to-day financial operations, or creating a smoother payments experience for supporters enjoying the football experience, we believe this collaboration will create real value for football, for businesses, and for aspirational people all around the world.”
The partnership follows Airwallex’s recent Series F fundraising round, which valued the company at US$6.2 billion.
It also marks a continuation of the company’s involvement in global sport, now in its second year of partnership with Formula One team McLaren Racing.
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