In an announcement not dissimilar from how a transfer would be portrayed, the club welcomed the billionaire who has struck a deal to become an official partner of the club.

Virgin Money have now become United’s UK Retail Financial Services Partner, which obviously needed such a big show with Branson holding up a shirt.

Welcome, @RichardBranson! @VirginMoney, our new UK Retail Financial Services Partner: https://t.co/ZsAUqtKfdl pic.twitter.com/r4y4oHcqea

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 18, 2016

United’s group managing director Richard Arnold said: “This exciting partnership brings together for the first time two iconic brands; two industry leaders who have a reputation as innovators in their fields.

The new agreement means customers will be able to take advantage of a range of products, including Manchester United credit cards and savings accounts.

Delighted on new @VirginMoney @ManUtd partnership. Time to change the game, not just play it https://t.co/vCCNw0eeoK pic.twitter.com/I7fNUhkcze

— Richard Branson (@richardbranson) July 18, 2016

And this is how the twitter is reacting on this new partnership:

 

 

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