Roma, new sponsor is Qatar Airways: deal until 2021

Five years since the last time, Roma will have a sponsor stamped on the front of their jersey for the first team squad. They reach a deal with Qatar Airways until 2021 to become their Main Global Partner and it is only their seventh sponsor in their 90 year history. President James Palotta commented on the deal: "We are delighted to announce this historic partnership between AS Roma and Qatar Airways, two great brands with global ambitions. Today’s announcement is the result of discussions behind the scenes for over eight months with Qatar Airways, led by our commercial team in London with much assistance from the entire Roma team, and comes at a significant time in the club’s history, on and off the pitch.With a new stadium due to begin construction late this year and the team in the Champions League semi-final for the first time for 34 years, it’s an exciting time to be a Roma fan. We shall be proud to wear the Qatar Airways name on our shirts and we look forward to working together to achieve sporting and commercial success for many years to come."