AC Milan, one of the most prestigious football clubs globally, have announced a strategic partnership with TIM, a leading Italian telecommunications company.
This collaboration has positioned TIM as a premium partner of AC Milan, aligning with the club’s commitment to innovation and excellence.
As part of the partnership, TIM has become the back-of-shirt sponsor of AC Milan Women’s team and the men’s primavera starting from the current season. Additionally, TIM will serve as the telco partner for AC Milan, providing cutting-edge telecommunications solutions to support the club’s operations.
This strategic alliance marks a significant milestone for both TIM and AC Milan. It unites two iconic Italian institutions with deep roots in innovation and internationalisation. The partnership aims to create exciting fan activations involving the men’s and women’s first teams, as well as the Primavera youth side.
Commenting on the occasion, Maikel Oettle, Chief Commercial Officer of AC Milan, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “Today marks the beginning of a valuable journey that unites two institutions and icons of Italian excellence, with deep and solid roots in innovation and internationalization. We are proud to welcome TIM as one of our Premium Partners: a collaboration that perfectly reflects the Club’s vision and strong commitment to developing the next generation of male and female talent, both on and off the pitch.”
Andrea Rossini, Chief Consumer, Small & Medium and Mobile Wholesale Market Officer of TIM, added, “The agreement presented today renews our commitment to sports, particularly football, which is a fundamental part of our culture and tradition. We are proud of this partnership with AC Milan, a new collaboration between two symbols of Italian excellence that invest in talent and share values like tenacity, passion, and the desire to win. We are especially pleased to continue supporting women’s talent in every field, as gender equality cannot wait.”
TIM, a dominant player in the Italian telecommunications landscape, offers a comprehensive suite of services across fixed and mobile networks. With a strong presence in Italy and select international markets, TIM provides a diverse range of voice, data, and broadband solutions.
This collaboration adds to a series of recent strategic partnerships for the Rossoneri. Existing partnerships with Dyson, Konami, Bitpanda, a2a, KAGR, Cincoro Tequila, Boomerang, TG.Casino, ComAve, Tamias, Clivet, and CFI Financial Group. TIM bolsters AC Milan’s growing network of partners, further positioning the club for success on and off the pitch.
While holding seventh place in Serie A, AC Milan have crucial matches on the horizon. They face US Lecce on September 28, followed by a pivotal clash against Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League on October 2.
AC Milan Women’s team is ranked eighth in the Serie A Women‘s standings. The team has played three matches, securing one draw and two losses, resulting in one point. The unit’s upcoming fixture includes a home match against S.S. Lazio Women 2015 on September 29.