Chelsea have opened talks with three major airlines as the Premier League team's search for a front-of-shirt sponsor continues.
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Chelsea still without shirt sponsorIn talks with three major airlinesNo Champions League affecting searchWHAT HAPPENED?
Chelsea have started the second season in a row without a main sponsor on front of their jersey. The deal they had with Infinite Athlete last year expired in the summer and so far have not been able to find a replacement.
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According to reporter Kaveh Solhekol, the Blues are discussing a possible deal with Qatar Airways as well as two other airlines. Qatar Airlines has already had major sponsorship deals with the likes of Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and Inter.
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Chelsea turned their attention to securing a short-term deal to take up the vacant spot in July after the Infinite Athlete one ended. However, their lack of Champions League football this season has affected their search.
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Five games have already been played in the new Premier League season and Chelsea are still without a sponsor. They will hope to get one secured soon, though no deal will go through before they face Brighton this weekend.