Premier League: DHL (logistics) extends as an official partner of Leicester City for 2016-17

DHL, the German logistics company, has extended its deal as an official partner of Leicester City FC (Premier League) for the 2016-17 season, on 25/07/2016. DHL has held the status of Official Logistics Partner of the 2015-16 Premier League champions since 2013-14.

"The renewed partnership signifies the club's exciting commercial growth, while DHL, who deliver to over 220 countries and territories, will benefit from the Foxes' expanding exposure throughout the footballing world," said Leicester City on 25/07/2016.

Leicestershire county businesses have increased their exports by 20% since Leicester won the 2015-16 Premier League, claimed DHL on 25/07/2016. Germany is the biggest buyer of products from Leicestershire region , including Leicester City FC derivatives. Finland and Sweden are the two markets that have had the highest growth before others such as Japan and the United States, said the logistics group.

• The extension of the partnership between DHL and Leicester City FC was announced on 25/07/2016, the day in which the club travelled to the USA for the American-hosted portion…