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Arsenal agree partnership with Indosat

Arsenal Football Club has welcomed Indosat, one of Indonesia’s largest telecommunication network and services providers, as the club’s official telecommunications partner in Indonesia.

The two-year partnership will see Indosat offer a number of club-related benefits and incentives to its customers and Arsenal fans in Indonesia. This will include official Arsenal signed merchandise, tickets to see the team in action at Emirates Stadium and access to a wide range of exclusive match and player content. This will include match highlights, club news, interviews and photography.

Arsenal has millions of supporters in Indonesia and the partnership will enable the club to build a deeper connection with these fans through the exclusive content and other rights available to Indosat.

Arsenal's chief commercial officer, Vinai Venkatesham said: “Arsenal has a huge following in Indonesia and following our 2013 pre-season tour, which saw the team travel to Jakarta, the fan base has grown significantly.

“More Indonesian fans follow Arsenal on Facebook than in any other country and we are delighted that our commitment to, and popularity in, Indonesia has been recognised through this agreement.

“Partnering with Indosat will allow us to further grow and engage with our supporters in Indonesia through the delivery of unique Arsenal content across Indosat’s extensive mobile network.”

Indosat will be able to reach Arsenal’s Indonesian fan base directly and Alexander Rusli, Indosat’s President Director and Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are proud to enter into a partnership with Arsenal, one of the most renowned football clubs in the world. We believe that this collaboration will provide more value added services and benefits for Indosat customers as well as increasing the number of Arsenal fans in Indonesia."