By Nnanna Mba
Publication Date: 2025-11-24 14:32:00
Chelsea are understood to be entering into a front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with American software giant Oracle, which would provide a significant commercial boost for the London club. The deal is expected to cover the remainder of the 2025-26 season and could end Chelsea’s recent period in which Chelsea started the season without a primary shirt sponsor.
According to reports, the agreement is likely to be announced in conjunction with Chelsea’s upcoming games against Barcelona in the Champions League on November 25th or against Arsenal on November 30th. Chelsea have been looking for a premium partner after exploiting short-term solutions in recent seasons and are believed to be seeking a package in the region of £60m-a-year.
However, specific figures for the Oracle deal remain speculative at this point. Former Manchester City financial advisor Stefan Borson described the situation as unusual but credible in an exclusive interview with Football Insider:
“It is…