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2/5/24, 8:28 AM Sobha Realty acquires first-ever naming rights, renames Arsenal FC training ground to ‘Sobha Realty Training Centre’
club’s first ever training ground naming rights partner, and the training ground being
renamed as Sobha Realty Training Centre.

As part of the same agreement, Sobha Realty becomes a Principal Partner of Arsenal and

the official training kit sleeve partner for the club’s men’s and women’s teams.

The partnership will see Arsenal benefit from Sobha Realty’s unrivalled expertise in

property and real estate to explore the development opportunities at the club’s training

ground. This supports the ambition to engineer excellence and to create the best possible
environment for the men’s and women’s players, coaches, and staff.

The partnership will also help Sobha Realty bring its vision to fruition of being a truly global

real estate player to life, with expansion plans in the UK and US in addition to helping the
brand Sobha become more recognisable amongst its target audiences around the world.

Arsenal Chief Commercial Officer, Juliet Slot said:

“Sobha Realty is a dynamic business with big ambitions. We’re excited to build on our
partnership and tap into their extensive knowledge in property development. Their

unrivalled experience will help us understand and explore the opportunities available to

us, ensuring we’re always moving forward with world-class facilities for the future.

“Our exciting new deal is a strong sign of our commitment to building mutually beneficial

partnerships which support the objectives of both Arsenal and our partner. This is a
groundbreaking agreement for both of us, with Sobha becoming our first ever training

ground naming rights partner, supporting their global growth ambitions as they seek to

establish a stronger presence worldwide.

“Our new partnership shows the strength of our commercial proposition and our ability to

grow sustainably by developing commercial opportunities that can be invested back into
our club. There has never been a better time to join us on our journey.”

Arsenal Sporting Director, Eduardo César Daud Gaspar said:

“This is a very exciting agreement that will help us develop the best possible environment

for our men’s and women’s players, coaches and support staff for years to come. Our

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