Melbourne City have signed a multi-year partnership with Nexen Tyre, reports, www.sportspromedia.com/.

Under the terms of the agreement, the Korean tyre manufacturer's logo will appear on the Victorian club's training kit during the season-ending 2017 Finals Series. Moreover, it will be the sleeve sponsor for the men's away kit sleeves from the start of the 2017/18 A-League season. The partnership extends to Melbourne's women's team.

Nexen Tyre will also have a strong brand presence at the team's home grounds, the CB Smith Reserve and at AAMI Park.

"We are delighted to welcome Nexen Tyre, a dynamic and growing global organisation, as a major partner for Melbourne City," said Scott Munn, Melbourne City's chief executive. "This partnership will bring significant benefits to our men's and women's teams, and an opportunity to create exciting content for our fans."

Jang-Hwan Lee, managing director of Nexen's global marketing division, added: "At Nexen Tyre, we continue to strive to expand our brand globally and sports marketing partnerships with leading sports club like Melbourne City Football Club is a great stepping stone in those efforts."