AC Milan have announced Axitea as their official security partner for the next three seasons, reports, www.sportspromedia.com/.

The agreement puts Axitea in charge of security at all locations directly managed by AC Milan, including their Casa Milan headquarters, the Mondo Milan museum, the first team and academy training ground, and the women's team's training facility, reports, www.sportspromedia.com/.

The deal incorporates the Italian firm's full suite of services, which range from physical to cyber security.

Casper Stylsvig, AC Milan's chief revenue officer, said: "In sports as in business, our company always strives for excellence, and the skills shown by the Axitea staff have prompted us to begin this valuable and articulated partnership, covering every aspect of corporate security, and which we strongly believe in."

Axitea is already a partner of the Alfa Romeo Racing Formula One outfit, for whom it provides cyber security services to protect the team's digital assets.

"The partnership with AC Milan is a source of great pride for Axitea," added the company's chief executive, Marco Bavazzano. "This is a high-value, long-term collaboration during which, as a security partner, Axitea will embody the values that unite it with the Rossoneri club, such as teamwork, excellence and passion."