The Yellow Submarine will wear the Chinese manufacturer’s logo on their sleeve, with GAC also serving as the club’s Official Automobile Partner for the next two seasons.
Villarreal CF has reached an agreement with Chinese automotive manufacturer GAC, making the brand one of the club’s official partners for the remainder of the 2026-27 season and the entirety of the 2027-28 season. The Yellow Submarine will display the GAC logo on the left sleeve of their match kit, with GAC also acting as the club’s Official Automobile Partner.
The agreement was formalized at the Estadio de la Cerámica during 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 moment, as both are currently immersed in a process of full growth.
For Roig Negueroles, this alliance reinforces the international presence of the Yellow Submarine. "This is a new ally and a globally reaching company that joins our project. For us, that GAC wants to go hand in hand with Villarreal CF is a true honor. Furthermore, I believe both parties benefit greatly from this agreement. For us, it means having a new and prestigious partner; and for GAC, it means increasing their visibility with a club that competes in two of the most important competitions in the world, such as the Champions League and the Spanish LaLiga," he stated.
Ocean Ma explained that the agreement is another step forward 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 deeply connect with GAC’s values of innovation and continuous improvement. We believe this collaboration is not only an important step in strengthening GAC’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, and to building a better future for mobility together with European users."
GAC: "The Engineer's Car"
GAC Motor is a Chinese automotive manufacturer headquartered in Guangzhou, a subsidiary of GAC Group, one of the largest automotive groups in China. Founded in 2008, it has established itself as an internationally recognized brand for its commitment to quality, technological innovation, and electric mobility.The Group has maintained strategic alliances with Toyota and Honda for decades, which have helped consolidate its high industrial standards and rigorous manufacturing and quality control processes.
This commitment to excellence has received significant international recognition. For eight consecutive years, from 2013 to 2020, GAC Motor was the highest-ranked Chinese brand in the J.D. Power China Initial Quality Study. Furthermore, GAC ended 2025 as the Chinese independent brand with the highest three-year residual value.
Through brands such as GAC, AION, and HYPTEC, the Group drives a strategy focused on electrification, technology, and innovation, supported by a solid culture of engineering, quality, and continuous improvement.From this philosophy comes its motto, "The Engineer's Car", reflecting GAC's commitment to engineering, quality, and reliability.
