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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football...der-alisher-usmanov-strikes-75m-deal-sponsor/
Arsenal shareholder Alisher Usmanov strikes £75m deal to sponsor Everton's training ground
Arsenal shareholder Alisher Usmanov strikes £75m deal to sponsor Everton's training ground
Usmanov is close with Everton's major shareholder Farhad Moshiri Credit: Getty Images
Arsenal's second biggest shareholder Alisher Usmanov has entered into a multi-million pound business partnership with Everton to sponsor the Merseyside club’s training ground.
USM Holdings, which Russian Billionaire Usmanov founded in 2012 alongside Everton’s major shareholder Farhad Moshiri, has announced the collaboration as part of a package of commercial deals worth up to £75 million. That figure will be inclusive of a separate new shirt sponsor to be identified in the coming weeks.
Everton’s training ground is to be rebranded USM Finch Farm, and the club says it will reap the significant rewards from a partnership with the Russian company that has an extensive portfolio in telecommunications and digital media.
Usmanov’s relationship with Moshiri is well established as the pair were part of the Red and White Holdings Group that now owns 30.4 per cent of Arsenal, the second biggest shareholder behind Stan Kroenke. Moshiri sold his share in Red and White Holdings to Usmanov upon completing his investment into Everton last February.
Moshiri founded USM Holdings with Usmanov in 2012 Credit:Bloomberg Finance
Moshiri has always insisted the financing of his move to Goodison Park was not bankrolled by his friend and business partner, but the move from USM solidifies Usmanov’s connection to the Merseyside club.
Usmanov is listed on the USM website as the group’s founder and one of three main shareholders alongside Moshiri and Vladimir Skoch.
Speaking last season when his purchase of Moshiri’s shares extended his stake at Arsenal, Usmanov said: “I am committed to Arsenal and I will proudly retain my holding as a long-term investment for myself and my family to enjoy and benefit for generations to come. I want the absolute best for Arsenal and am prepared to do whatever is necessary to ensure the success of the club.”
Now his group’s investment in the Merseysiders’ will greatly assist the club’s ambitious plans on and off the park, as Ronald Koeman seeks to sign new players and a stadium move gathers pace.
Koeman says he will not settle for alternative players if he fails to sign those he wants Credit: Reuters
Everton chief executive Robert Elstone said: "This deal means we can continue to provide top class facilities, which we know plays an important role in attracting the best playing talent, from academy right through to first-team.”
The Dutchman said he will not compromise and settle for second choice January targets.
United duo Morgan Schneiderlin and Memphis Depay remain a priority – a £19 million bid for Schneiderlin has already been rebuffed and talks are ongoing – but if negotiations are unsuccessful Koeman has no plans to look for alternatives.
Koeman has already had one bid for Schneiderlin rejectedCredit: Rex Features
Everton completed the signing of Lookman on Thursday Credit:Rex Features
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© Telegraph Media Group Limited 2017
Arsenal shareholder Alisher Usmanov strikes £75m deal to sponsor Everton's training ground
Arsenal shareholder Alisher Usmanov strikes £75m deal to sponsor Everton's training ground
Usmanov is close with Everton's major shareholder Farhad Moshiri Credit: Getty Images
Arsenal's second biggest shareholder Alisher Usmanov has entered into a multi-million pound business partnership with Everton to sponsor the Merseyside club’s training ground.
USM Holdings, which Russian Billionaire Usmanov founded in 2012 alongside Everton’s major shareholder Farhad Moshiri, has announced the collaboration as part of a package of commercial deals worth up to £75 million. That figure will be inclusive of a separate new shirt sponsor to be identified in the coming weeks.
Everton’s training ground is to be rebranded USM Finch Farm, and the club says it will reap the significant rewards from a partnership with the Russian company that has an extensive portfolio in telecommunications and digital media.
Usmanov’s relationship with Moshiri is well established as the pair were part of the Red and White Holdings Group that now owns 30.4 per cent of Arsenal, the second biggest shareholder behind Stan Kroenke. Moshiri sold his share in Red and White Holdings to Usmanov upon completing his investment into Everton last February.
Moshiri founded USM Holdings with Usmanov in 2012 Credit:Bloomberg Finance
Moshiri has always insisted the financing of his move to Goodison Park was not bankrolled by his friend and business partner, but the move from USM solidifies Usmanov’s connection to the Merseyside club.
Usmanov is listed on the USM website as the group’s founder and one of three main shareholders alongside Moshiri and Vladimir Skoch.
Speaking last season when his purchase of Moshiri’s shares extended his stake at Arsenal, Usmanov said: “I am committed to Arsenal and I will proudly retain my holding as a long-term investment for myself and my family to enjoy and benefit for generations to come. I want the absolute best for Arsenal and am prepared to do whatever is necessary to ensure the success of the club.”
Now his group’s investment in the Merseysiders’ will greatly assist the club’s ambitious plans on and off the park, as Ronald Koeman seeks to sign new players and a stadium move gathers pace.
Koeman says he will not settle for alternative players if he fails to sign those he wants Credit: Reuters
Everton chief executive Robert Elstone said: "This deal means we can continue to provide top class facilities, which we know plays an important role in attracting the best playing talent, from academy right through to first-team.”
The Dutchman said he will not compromise and settle for second choice January targets.
United duo Morgan Schneiderlin and Memphis Depay remain a priority – a £19 million bid for Schneiderlin has already been rebuffed and talks are ongoing – but if negotiations are unsuccessful Koeman has no plans to look for alternatives.
Koeman has already had one bid for Schneiderlin rejectedCredit: Rex Features
Everton completed the signing of Lookman on Thursday Credit:Rex Features
Sponsored
© Telegraph Media Group Limited 2017
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