Port of Antwerp remains loyal to Antwerp football club as a sponsor: “In good and bad days” | Jupiler Pro League
Ten days ago Antwerp came with news. Former international Marc Ajax due to a cross-border treaty – will strengthen the club as sporting director. A handful of sponsors Old decided to end their collaboration with The Great Old.
The Port of Antwerp, one of the major sponsors of Antwerp FC, does not want to go that far.
“We are a sponsor with Port of Antwerp in good and bad days. We are therefore honoring our current annual commitment until the end of the season,” explains Annick De Ridder, chairwoman of the Board of Directors.
Port of Antwerp has made the decision after talks with the club.
“We attach great importance to good governance at the port”, continues Annick De Ridder.
“Based on the contacts with RAFC and the decisions made by the RAFC Board of Directors, we have received sufficient guarantees.
“We look positively at an extension of the collaboration with Antwerp. Port of Antwerp wants to build a respectful club together with RAFC where inappropriate behavior is not tolerated.”
“Obviously we will take this commitment into account when negotiating an extension of the sponsorship agreement.”