Wigan Athletic Sign Intersport as New Shirt Sponsors

July 18, 2014

Wigan Athletic have announced international sports retail brand Intersport as their new shirt sponsors for the 2014-15 season.

The Latics first team home and away strip will carry the Intersport logo for the 2014-15 season, erectile which will be worn for the first time by the team at tomorrow’s pre-season friendly against Turkish side Besiktas at the DW Stadium and for every match subsequently.

Intersport have over 5,500 stores in 43 countries worldwide and have become a huge name in sports retail over the past six decades. Intersport are also the current shirt sponsors of French giants Olympique De Marseille.

Latics Chief Executive Jonathan Jackson said: “Intersport are a very prestigious name and we are proud to become associated with them.” 

“It also demonstrates Wigan Athletic can continue to attract partners of this calibre for what is our major sponsorship opportunity on the front of the team shirt, seen by millions of supporters during the course of the season. We are all looking forward to having a fruitful relationship moving forwards.” 

Tom Foley, General Manager of Intersport UK, said: “Intersport stands for expert authority with a passion for all sports and supporting football at all levels. This partnership with Wigan Athletic is a great match with a traditional English club with its grass roots values, which further strengthens Intersport’s position as a leading retailer in football.”