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Newcastle United announce 'multi-year' deal with iconic global brand

The Magpies have teamed up with the iconic Irish stout beer and fans will see evidence of the deal around St James' Park

Newcastle United and Guinness have agreed a multi-year global partnership to help boost the PSR coffers.

Chronicle Live broke the news of the agreement on August 1 during the club's tour of the Far East and fans will see the iconic logo emblazoned around St James' Park for the next three season.

A Newcastle statement read: "The partnership will see Newcastle United fans have access to the beautiful taste of Guinness and Guinness 0.0 at St. James’ Park, throughout the concourses and in hospitality areas.

"Ahead of the launch, Premier League Partner, Guinness, supported Newcastle United’s exclusive fan event in South Korea as part of the club’s pre-season tour to Asia.

"Over 250 supporters joined players and legends for an afternoon of entertainment, giveaways and pints of Guinness to celebrate the unrivalled community spirit of the Toon Army, at home and overseas."

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Commenting on the partnership, Newcastle United’s Chief Commercial Officer, Peter Silverstone, said: "Newcastle United and Guinness are two iconic global brands that were destined to unite. They will help us deliver unforgettable experiences for supporters in Newcastle and across the globe.

"Guinness is joining us during an exciting period of rapid transformation. Since 2021/22, our global TV audience has risen 66% – the second-fastest growth among Europe’s top clubs – and last Season we were the Premier League’s fastest-growing club on social media, offering a powerful platform to reach Guinness’ markets worldwide.

Somnath Dasgupta, Marketing Director Global Sports Partnerships at Guinness, said: "Newcastle United is a famous one city club with a passionate fanbase that transcends geographies to reach into all corners of the world. We are incredibly excited to further scale and deepen our association in football, and kick-off new rituals with the Geordie faithful worldwide.

"The atmosphere at St. James’ Park is legendary, and we are delighted that Guinness and Guinness 0.0 will become part of this unforgettable fan experience for home and away fans from the start of the season.”

United added: "Building on its role as the Official Beer and Official Responsible Drinking partner to the Premier League, Guinness will also use its global rights to promote and encourage responsible drinking.

"Guinness and Newcastle United are also committed to enhancing sustainability efforts at St. James’ Park through a stadium recycling programme."

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