Olympique de Marseille and the CEPAC bank announced on Thursday the signing of a seven-year naming contract, under which the Stade Vélodrome will become the CEPAC Vélodrome.

What's changing ?

The contract between the Marseille club and CEPAC takes effect on July 2 and the new stadium branding is expected to be in place for the resumption of the championship in August. The Vélodrome was previously called Orange Vélodrome since 2016.

Why is this important for Olympique de Marseille ?

CEPAC is a historic partner of Olympique de Marseille, with over 40 years of collaboration. The bank's logo is featured on the jersey of the Marseillaises, the women's section of the club. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League | 5th in Ligue 1 | | Points | 59 pts | | Record | 18W-5D-11L |

What does this mean for the club's future ?

The new naming contract is an amount that was the subject of a heated discussion, which is normal, according to Stéphane Richard, the new president of OM. The exact amount of the contract has not been disclosed. Olympique de Marseille is currently 17 points behind leaders Paris Saint Germain. The club hopes that this new contract will contribute to its development and attractiveness.