These sponsorships will enable the club to generate revenue from merchandising and product licensing; as well as engage with the country's fan base of 108 million followers, according to Manchester United's commercial director Richard Arnold.
Wahaha will become the club's first official soft drinks partner, while China Construction Bank will hold exclusive rights to produce the official club-branded credit card in mainland China. The CCB Manchester United Credit Card will be marketed to 102 million personal banking customers.
Manchester United has visited China 11 times to play friendly matches since 1975, most recently in August last year.
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