Newcastle United inks multi-year deal with SumUp
Premier League club Newcastle United has announced a new multi-year partnership with fintech firm SumUp who has joined the club as their Official Training Kit Partner. The partnership will see SumUp have their logo present on the training kit of Newcastle United’s men’s, women’s, and academy teams. SumUp will also take up the role of the Presenting Partner of the Newcastle United Business Club with the aim of driving local business engagement.
Newcastle United and SumUp will work together to launch a co-branded SumUp card that will give fans special offers and rewards when they engage with official club outlets, as well as businesses in the UK. Newcastle United and SumUp will also work together on fan engagement activities as well.
Dave O’Connor, Chief Revenue Officer, Newcastle United, commented,
“SumUp is the perfect partner for Newcastle United; an innovative, ambitious, global business with a genuine commitment to supporting local businesses who serve our fans and community everyday. We’re excited to kick the partnership off and bring SumUp, its team and its local merchant community closer to the club and our supporters. This partnership is a reflection of our commercial ambition: working with innovative global businesses that fully understand the unique role Newcastle United plays in the life of our city and its community.”
Luke Griffiths, Chief Commercial Officer and UK CEO, SumUp, added,
“When the opportunity to partner with Newcastle United arose, it felt like a natural fit. Football brings people together and is woven into the everyday lives of fans, families and communities – something we understand at SumUp. Every day, we work with businesses of all sizes, helping them run and grow, while also giving people a simple, smarter way to manage and spend their money. This partnership gives us a strong platform to bring our merchant and local communities closer to the club, while creating new opportunities for businesses and fans across the region. As Newcastle United’s Official Training KitPartner and Presenting Partner of the Newcastle United Business Club, we look forward to bringing these communities together.”
