Afflelou official sponsor of Paris Saint-Germain

Alain Afflelou, the famous brand of eyewear, has become the sponsor of the French capital's football team for 1 million Euros a year. The brand will enjoy great visibility (appearing on the shirts and at the stadium). The contract, which came into force in September, is due to end in 2009.

Once again, Alain Afflelou is the official sponsor of Paris Saint-Germain for the next three seasons. In the framework of this partnership, the Alain Afflelou name will be displayed on the back of the players' shirts for all of the matches in the French L1 championship (Division 1), as well as in the friendly matches, starting with the Paris Saint-Germain - Olympique Marseille match on Sunday 10 September 2006.

The new sponsor will also be displayed near the entrances to the stands in Paris, Boulogne and Auteuil (on the side of the pitch) at Parc des Princes stadium, enjoying great visibility in all of the team's official structures.

So, the famous French optician joins the team's group of official sponsors, which includes Nike (components), Emirates (shirt Sponsor), Manpower and Orange'.

Alain Cayzac declared: 'We are delighted to welcome Alain Afflelou as Paris Saint-Germain's official partner. I hope that the Afflelou brand's extraordinary success will serve as a model, both as a good omen for our team, as well as contributing to our success'.