The Yellows will wear the Chinese manufacturer's logo on their sleeve, and the brand will also be the official automotive partner for the next two seasons.
Villarreal CF has reached an agreement with the Chinese automobile manufacturer GAC, which thus becomes one of the club’s official partners for the remainder of the 26-27 season and the following 27-28 season. The Yellows will wear the logo of the automobile manufacturer on their left sleeve, and the brand will also be the official automotive partner.
The agreement was formalized at the Ceramic Stadium in a ceremony attended by Fernando Roig Negueroles, CEO of Villarreal CF, and Ocean Ma, President of GAC Europe and Global Vice President of the brand. Both parties signed an alliance that unites the two entities at a particularly relevant time, as both are immersed in a period of significant growth.
For Roig Negueroles, the alliance strengthens the international presence of the Yellows. “It is a new ally and a global company that is joining our project. For us, it is a great honor that GAC wants to work hand-in-hand with Villarreal CF. Furthermore, I believe both parties benefit greatly from this agreement. For us, it means gaining a new and prestigious partner, while for GAC, it means increasing its visibility through a club that competes in two of the world's most important competitions: the Champions League and the Spanish LaLiga," he stated.
For his part, Ocean Ma explained that the agreement is a further step in the company's expansion: “GAC International is deeply honored to partner with Villarreal CF. The team spirit, passion and constant pursuit of excellence that football represents connect deeply with GAC's values of innovation and continuous improvement. We believe this collaboration is not only an important step to strengthen the GAC brand's presence in Europe, but also allows us to get even closer to European fans and customers. GAC remains firmly committed to offering high-quality products and services, as well as to building a better future for mobility together with European users.”
GAC, “The engineers’ car”
GAC Motor is a Chinese automobile manufacturer based in Guangzhou. It is a subsidiary of GAC Group, one of China's largest automotive groups. Founded in 2008, it has established itself as an internationally recognized brand thanks to its commitment to quality, technological innovation, and electric mobility.For decades, the Group has maintained strategic alliances with Toyota and Honda, which have helped consolidate its high industrial standards and rigorous manufacturing and quality control processes.
This commitment to excellence has received significant international recognition. GAC Motor was the top-ranked Chinese brand in the J.D. Power China Initial Quality Study for eight consecutive years, from 2013 to 2020. In addition, GAC closed 2025 as the independent Chinese brand with the highest three-year residual value.
Through brands such as GAC, AION and HYPTEC, the Group is driving a strategy focused on electrification, technology, and innovation, underpinned by a solid culture of engineering, quality, and continuous improvement.From this philosophy comes its slogan, "The engineers' car," which reflects GAC's commitment to engineering, quality and reliability.
