Real Madrid and ManBetx have signed an agreement to make the company the club's new regional sponsor in the sports betting category across the majority of Asia. The deal will run for two seasons (2018/19 and 2019/20) and the club's Director of Institutional Relations Emilio Butragueño had the following to say at the signing ceremony: “It’s a great honour for us to link our name to such a highly prestigious international brand leader. This union will further enable us to move closer to our fans in Asia”.   Xavi Wong, Sponsorship Manager of ManBetX, was also present at the event and praised the deal: “Real Madrid´s history throughout the years speaks for itself, proving to be the best club in the world, as ManBetX is the best within its field”. Lastly, club ambassador Arbeloa recalled the passion felt for Real Madrid by fans in Asia, something he experienced first-hand during his time as a player.