Bologna opens doors with new main sponsor

Automatic doors manufacturer FAAC has struck a deal to become the new main sponsor of Italian Serie A top-tier football club Bologna.

Under the agreement, the terms of which were not disclosed, FAAC branding will appear on the front of Bologna’s shirts.

The agreement marks FAAC’s first sponsorship deal in the professional football market.

Bologna gained promotion to Serie A last season after beating Pescara Calcio in the 2014-15 Serie B play-off final.