Leeds United have introduced that Purple Bull has purchased a minority stake within the membership and can take over as shirt sponsors from subsequent season.
The membership’s title, membership emblem and the title of Elland Highway is not going to be affected by the deal, nevertheless, in contrast to these of RB Leipzig in Germany, Purple Bull Salzburg in Austria and MLS facet New York Purple Bulls.
“Purple Bull’s addition is a historic milestone that may additional empower the membership to achieve its full aggressive potential,” stated Leeds chairman Paraag Marathe.
“I’m thrilled Purple Bull is becoming a member of us to construct a vibrant future for Leeds and shares our deep respect for this really particular membership.”
Leeds United have confirmed that Purple Bull have bought a minority stake within the membership and they’re going to sponsor their shirt subsequent season 🧃 pic.twitter.com/PEHCnGs2D5
— Traditional Soccer Shirts (@classicshirts) Might 30, 2024
The vitality drink large can be invested in Austrian Division Two facet FC Liefering and Purple Bull Bragantino in Brazil in addition to two Components 1 groups, different motorsports, excessive sports activities and ice hockey.
Leeds have been taken over final summer time in a £170m deal by 49ers Enterprises – the funding arm of the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers
Hollywood stars Will Ferrell and Russell Crowe already personal stakes within the membership whereas Main-winning golfers Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas are amongst different massive names to carry shares.
“The ambition to deliver Leeds United again to the Premier League and set up themselves in the perfect soccer league on this planet suits very effectively with Purple Bull,” stated Oliver Mintzlaff, Purple Bull’s CEO of company initiatives and investments, who stated the membership was ‘actually one of many greatest in England.’
“We look ahead to the partnership and are optimistic and energised concerning the future.”
Leeds have been edged out by Southampton in Sunday’s Championship play-off closing, billed as probably the most invaluable recreation in soccer, and face a second season within the second tier.
A Leeds assertion stated: “The deal brings in new business revenues in addition to further capital funding for a minority possession stake that may additional allow the membership to compete on and off the pitch because the membership search promotion subsequent season.”
Leeds United is proud to announce a brand new multi-year settlement with Purple Bull, making them the membership’s entrance of blouse companion beginning subsequent season
— Leeds United (@LUFC) Might 30, 2024
