Turkish Airlines has been announced as an official partner of several UEFA competitions including the Champions League.

In addition, Turkish Airlines will also partner the UEFA Super Cup, the UEFA Futsal Champions League finals, and the UEFA Youth League finals.

Extra significance is added to the new deal as it has been announced ahead of the 2023 UEFA Champions League final, which is set to take place in Istanbul’s Atatürk Olympic Stadium on 10 June next year.

Commenting on the partnership, UEFA marketing director, Guy-Laurent Epstein, said: “The UEFA Champions League is the world’s greatest club competition, and we are delighted to have Turkish Airlines on board as a partner.”

“We both share a global reach, connecting fans across continents an we are delighted that their debut season as a partner will culminate in the final of this prestigious tournament taking place on home soil in Istanbul.

“We both share similar passions, and truly believe that the sky is the limit when it comes to our partnership,” he said.

Turkish Airlines chairman of the board and executive committee, Professor Ahmet Bolat, added: “As the flag carrier airline of our country, we are proud of our sponsorship of the UEFA Champions League, one of the biggest sports competitions in the world.”

“With our country spreading it’s wings towards the 100^th anniversary of our republic, we are taking the Turkish Airlines brand to new heights.

“With the sponsorship, we will carry the Turkish Airlines brand throughout the world and bring the whole world together in Istanbul in June 10, 2023.

“We believe in the unifying power of sports that brings different cultures together and we aim to continue to take part in the world’s leading tournaments,” he said.