Hyundai adds Marseille to Ligue 1 portfolio

French Ligue 1 football club Olympique de Marseille has entered into a partnership with Korean automotive company Hyundai.

The two-year deal will cover the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons.

Hyundai will benefit from brand exposure at the Stade Vélodrome and Marseille's Robert-Louis Dreyfus training centre as part of the agreement.

Hyundai is also the shirt sponsor of rival Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyonnais.