PUMA has teamed up with North London football club Arsenal for a partnership which will see the sportswear brand become Arsenal's official kit partner and manufacturer of the team's merchandise, from July 1.

Ivan Gazidis, chief executive officer at Arsenal, said 'We are excited to be partnering with PUMA, a company whose football heritage and record of innovation have a strong affinity with our own. This represents another important step forward in Arsenal's progression on and off the pitch.'