Aston Villa has announced Kappa as the club's Principal Partner for the 2019/20 season, reports www.fcbusiness.co.uk

The Italian sportswear company, who have signed a three-year agreement running until 2022, will provide kit and training wear for the first team, development and junior sides as well as the Ladies' teams.

Aston Villa Chief Commercial Officer Nicola Ibbetson said: "I am delighted that Aston Villa have partnered with such a recognisable and iconic brand who have a long-standing reputation for delivering quality, eye-catching performance sportswear.

"At the forefront of our decision was the key requirement to find a partner that would put design at the heart of the process and do justice to our famous claret and blue colours.

"In addition to collaborating with some of the leading experts in the field of technical sports kit and fashion, we are currently working with Kappa and Fanatics to ensure that all Aston Villa supporters are catered for with a wide range of replica kit and merchandise."