( CNN ) -- Manchester United have netted a sponsorship deal with American insurance giants Aon Corporation that will reportedly earn the Premier League champions a staggering $ 131 million over four years . United 's worldwide appeal has brought them a reported record $ 131m sponsorship with a U.S. insurance giant . That would send United to the top of football 's sponsorship income league ahead of the likes of Bayern Munich , Real Madrid and Chelsea . United chief executive David Gill did not reveal the figures involved but confirmed that the Chicago-based Aon brand will take over from another another U.S. company AIG on the club shirts from the start of the 2010/11 season . `` Today 's announcement clearly strengthens our position as one of the biggest clubs in world football , '' Gill told the United Web site after unveiling the global partnership and principal sponsorship agreement . Gill confirmed : `` We are delighted to be entering such an important relationship with a company of the stature of Aon and to have its logo adorn our shirts from the start of the 2010/11 season . `` We look forward to being closely aligned with the world leader in risk management , a firm which shares our values and is an exciting partner for Manchester United . '' President and chief executive officer of Aon , Greg Case , added : `` It is a unique opportunity when two leaders in their respective fields can come together in a partnership such as the one we are announcing today . `` Manchester United has one of the most recognised sports brands in the world . David ( Gill ) and his team are all about winning and about excellence ; the same holds true for the Aon team . We play to win in our business , and that is why we believe this partnership will create tremendous benefits for both organisations worldwide . `` While we are delighted that our brand will be showcased to over 330 million fans of Manchester United as well as the countless followers of football worldwide , we also are extremely excited about the opportunity to maximise the value of this partnership globally . ''
United sign sponsorship deal with American insurance giants Aon . Reports say it will earn Manchester United champions $ $ 131 million over the 2010/11 season . That would send United to the top of football 's sponsorship income league .