Saints marching on with fintech partnership

Premier League Southampton have announced a new official partnership with one of the fastest-growing global fintech companies.

The Saints become Ebury’s fourth European club in its growing sports portfolio which already includes the likes of Rangers, PSV Eindhoven and AS Monaco.

Ebury will see become the club’s official Fintech partner in a deal which runs until the end of the 2024/25 campaign. 

Ebury is a global financial services firm that empowers businesses to trade and grow internationally, offering a comprehensive suite of products including international payments and collections, business lending, and FX risk management.    

The company will support the club through their expertise in global financial operations and looking to add additional support to the wider Hampshire SME community and Ebury will also have access to LED and Big Screen advertising around St Mary’s Stadium.

Dave Driver, Southampton Football Club’s finance director said: “We are pleased to be partnering with Ebury – an exciting and innovative leader in financial services – to not only strengthen our own operations, but also to collaborate with an organisation that’s committed to supporting the wider Hampshire SME community.

“By sharing expertise and fostering collaboration, we hope to drive growth and success for businesses, both on and off the pitch."

Peter Brooks, global head of sports at Ebury added: “I’m thrilled to announce the latest partnership in our global sports portfolio. 

“Southampton's rich history as a football club, along with the area's legacy as a global port, aligns perfectly with our expertise in supporting sporting brands and British businesses with global ambitions. 

“We’re continuously evolving our product offerings to meet the specific needs of sporting organisations, and our partnership with Southampton allows us to further facilitate this product expansion and look forward to supporting Saints throughout the season, both on and off the pitch.”

Russell Martin’s winless Southampton currently sit second bottom of the Premier League, with one point, and travel to champions Manchester City tomorrow.

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