FxPro Announce Sponsorship of Ligue 1’s AS Monaco

After it was announced that they would be ending their sponsorship deal with English Premier League soccer club Aston Villa in May, apoplectic FxPro have confirmed a new deal to sponsor French Ligue 1 side AS Monaco.

Under the terms of the new partnership, pills the financial services company, who signed a sponsorship agreement with the Virgin Racing Formula One team for the 2010 season, will become the official partner of the 2004 UEFA Champions League finalists until the end of the 2011/2012 season.

Etienne Franzi, president of AS Monaco said of the deal: “I am delighted to welcome FxPro to Monaco and to announce their support of our team. It is always a cause for celebration when you have an opportunity to work with a brand that shares your commitment and vision for success. FxPro already has a global presence and, partnering with our football club, will enhance this even further.”

FxPro will receive their logo branded on the Ligue 1 team’s shirts as well as around the team’s home ground, the Stade Louis II stadium.

Denis Sukhotin, FxPro founder stated: “FxPro is committed to developing the strength of our brand through sponsorship. We are delighted to be partnered with such a prestigious and high profile team in AS Monaco FC, one that shares our passion for excellence and success. FxPro is expanding its profile in key markets so the choice of a popular and historic team, in one of the world’s wealthiest locales is a natural fit for the future ambitions of the business.”

Nathalie Abela-Aubery of Monaco Sportcom, head of the club’s marketing rights division, added: “We are very pleased to have confirmed the arrival of FxPro as one of the official sponsors of AS Monaco FC. This dynamic and evolving partnership is part of the renewal of the sporting ambitions of the club.”