Chevrolet signs '7yr-shirt deal' with Man U

London, July 31 (ANI): Manchester United has signed a new deal with automobile giant Chevrolet, which would be sponsoring the team's shirts.

The club, not disclosing the amount, confirmed that the deal would be for seven years and would begin in the 2014-2015 season.

"This is a fantastic, long-term deal for the club," the BBC quoted Manchester United's commercial director Richard Arnold, as saying.They are a key partner on our current tour and I know they have enjoyed experiencing the buzz generated by our fanatical support and the sell-out crowds in South Africa, China, and Europe," he added.

Chevrolet, which is only the fifth shirt sponsor in the club's history, had signed a deal in May earlier this year, to become the football club's car sponsor, the report said.

It also recently signed a similar car deal with Premier League rivals Liverpool, it added. (ANI)