December 1 – Udinese, celebrating their 125th birthday yesterday, announced the extension of their kit partnership with Macron through to June 2025.
As part of the celebration Macron unveiled and ‘Anniversary’ telling the club’s history through its historical logos since formation in 1896.
Udinese Calcio general manager Franco Collavino, said: “This extension testifies the solidity and the exchange of values with Macron. It is not common to extend an agreement in itself valid for another two seasons. This shows how our partnership finds more and more fertile ground to develop new activities. For four seasons now, Macron has been designing great jerseys for us that have become iconic.”
Udinese and Macron have made the environment and sustainability a core value of their partnership with the shirts being made with fabric from 100% recycled plastic.
“Our relationship shares and enhances common visions beyond football. Above all, that of eco-sustainability for which Udinese and Macron are fighting in the forefront with shared projects. In this sense, what we have done with Macron regarding our green game jerseys represents an extraordinary driving force,” said Collavino.
No value was given for the extended deal.
Gabriele Tacconi, Sports Marketing Manager of Macron, said: “By sharing the same intentions and a common vision of the objectives of sustainability and quality of life, we can give this relationship a value that goes beyond the purely technical aspect.”
Udinese currently lie 14th in the Serie A table after 14 games, five points above the relegation zone.
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