Espanyol have agreed a three-year sponsorship deal with the Mexican state of Quintana Roo to wear the name of Cancún on the front of their shirts.

The Catalan club announced that the arrangement will be a “strategic alliance” between both sides and that “the city of Barcelona and Espanyol football club will be a valuable platform to promote the resort of Cancún as a first-class international tourist destination.”

Los Periquitos also registered a willingness to open up new markets following the arrival of a new sponsor.

“This agreement confirms the will of Espanyol to expand internationally and open up new markets such as Latin America and Asia. We are confident that both parties will be strengthened by this agreement, both now and in the future.”

The club´s board of directors revealed that the contract will be worth €600,000 for the next three seasons and also includes the club playing friendly matches in Mexico.

Source: tribalfootball.com

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