Mumbai, Dec 16 (IANS): Indian Super League (ISL) club Mumbai City FC on Wednesday announced a new partnership with Zurich International Life Limited (Zurich), a leading life insurer in the Middle East, who will become the club's official insurance partner in India and the United Arab Emirates.

Speaking on the announcement, Bimal Parekh, co-owner of Mumbai City FC, said: "We are delighted that Zurich International Life will be extending their support to Mumbai City FC as the club's insurance partner."

Fans will see Zurich adorn the pendant of Mumbai City First Team shirts throughout the 2020/21 season as the Islanders fight for the ISL title in Goa. The sponsorship will also see Zurich's brand integrated within the match day experience at the Bambolim Stadium, at our training facility at the Nagoa Village Panchayat Football Ground and across club social media channels.

Walter Jopp, CEO of Zurich in the Middle East, said: "Nothing brings communities together like sports, and the Indian community is one that is particularly close to our hearts, which is why we are very pleased to be sponsoring Mumbai City FC. We look forward to following the team closely in the season ahead."