Chelsea get main sponsor breakthrough after dual deal ‘agreed’ and report made
After months of hard work, Chelsea is nearing a significant sponsorship breakthrough. Following the announcement of a partnership between Nottingham Forest and the wagering company Kaiyun, the Blues are the only Premier League club without a primary shirt sponsor.
This has resulted in them taking the field without sponsors this season and since their preseason tour of America. Having had one of the largest commercial agreements in the league with mobile giants Three, the failure to secure a replacement has been used as a club to beat the new owners with after a year of turmoil in charge.
Four weeks into the 2023/24 season, the club finally has a plan in place, according to reports. The lack of a sponsor would cost them approximately £60 million per season, based on the agreements of their competitors, and this has contributed to their difficulties in finding a new partner.
After an unsuccessful year behind them, Chelsea don’t have the leverage of European soccer and have found it difficult to progress with packages of the size they desire. Now, after three months of hard labor, they are nearing a deal.
According to reports, Infinite Athlete, a company newly founded by Tempus Ex Machina’s acquisition of Biocore, will be the front-of-shirt sponsor for the remainder of this season. Tempus Ex Machina has an agreement in place with Chelsea to revolutionize the fan experience on the website and app for matches.
According to reports, Infinite Athlete is able to stand in temporarily as a primary sponsor before their branding is moved to a sleeve sponsor next season, leaving room for a long-term primary partnership. The Premier League has long been expected to approve Infinite Athlete after a contract with Paramount Plus was terminated due to potential conflicts of interest with other international broadcasters.
It is anticipated that Riyadh Air, the official state airline of Saudi Arabia, will replace Infinite Athlete in 2024/25. It was reported earlier in the week that the clubs and Riyadh Air representatives had held discussions, although the airline subsequently issued a statement.
Regarding any other inquiries, we do not comment on rumors or speculation. Now, it appears that the Blues are prepared to reach a significant future agreement. After appointing Oman Air as their official airline partner, Riyadh would join a long list of prominent benefactors, such as Samsung and Fly Emirates.
After it was reported that the club was in negotiations with the online casino and wagering company Stake, fan backlash prompted a change in strategy. Riyadh Air has not flown a plane and has no intentions to do so until 2025, but they are reportedly willing to sign a “multi-year deal” with Chelsea.
It would bring to an end months of rumors and uncertainty around the matter as well as a financial boost with great expectations for Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital when it comes to raising the revenue massively during their ownership.
Before the international break, it was anticipated that Infinite Athlete would be announced as the new sponsor, but that time has already passed with no news to report. The hiatus has been viewed as the ideal opportunity to conclude discussions.
There were reports that Kaiyun was also being considered, but it appears that Riyadh Air has made the crucial breakthrough with this one.
Chelsea get main sponsor breakthrough after dual deal ‘agreed’ and report made