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Manchester United announce £20m-per-year training kit sponsorship deal with blockchain plaftorm Tezos after contract with AON ended as the club claim partnership will 'revolutionise the way we interact with fans'

Manchester United have announced Tezos as their new training kit sponsor in a multi-year deal.

The Old Trafford giants have been without a training apparel sponsorship since their partnership with Aon came to an end last season.

The deal with Tezos is reportedly worth in excess of £20million per year and also sees them become United's official blockchain partner. It does not include the training ground naming rights.

Manchester United have struck a u00a320million kit sponsorship with blockchain platform Tezos

Manchester United have struck a £20million kit sponsorship with blockchain platform Tezos

Tezos is a decentralised network known for its role in cryptocurrency systems and has its own digital token that can be bought and sold by traders

Victoria Timpson, chief executive of alliances and partnerships at United, said: 'This is a hugely exciting partnership for Manchester United because it aligns us with one of the most advanced, reliable and sustainable blockchains in an area of technology which promises to truly revolutionise the way that everyone, including the club and our fans, can interact.