Hyderabad, Aug 16 (IANS): Indian Super League club Hyderabad FC announced a two-year club partnership with German Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund, which will have an option to extend for additional years with an extended scope until 2025.

"The partnership brings in good news for football supporters in India, as it shows a long-term commitment of one of the biggest German football brands to the Indian football ecosystem," Hyderabad FC said in a statement.

"Borussia Dortmund is excited to announce a multi-year partnership with Hyderabad FC, official club partner in India!" Dortmund said on their Twitter handle.

The partnership brings in good news for football supporters in India, as it shows a long-term commitment of one of the biggest German football brands to the Indian football ecosystem.

With this agreement HFC will become the Official Club Partner of BVB in India. A first for such a cooperation for HFC and the fourth one for BVB with its currently ongoing club partnerships with Thai Premier League Club Buriram United, Australia's NPL Club Marconi FC and Iwate Grulla Morioka in Japan.

The grand launch of this historic partnership will take place during BVB's Virtual Asia Tour on 20th August and will be streamed live on Hyderabad FC's social media channels.