GAC becomes main sponsor and official car of Villarreal CF
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GAC becomes main sponsor and official car of Villarreal CF

El Periódico Mediterráneo - General7 September 2026 at 15:15

The automobile manufacturer GAC has reached a sponsorship agreement with Villarreal CF to become the Official Sleeve Partner and official car of the yellow club during the 2026/2027 season, with the possibility of extension to the 2027/2028 campaign.

The agreement was formalized at the Estadio de la Cerámica, with the presence of Ocean Ma, president of GAC Europe and global vice-president of the brand, and Fernando Roig Negueroles, chief executive officer of Villarreal CF.

With this agreement, GAC now has presence on Villarreal's kit through the sleeve space, as well as supplying the club's official vehicles during the contract period.

The partnership represents another step in the Chinese automobile brand's international expansion strategy, which aims to strengthen its visibility in the European market through sports.

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