Garmin has announced a global partnership with Southampton Football Club as its Official Navigation Partner and Official Fitness Device Partner.

Garmin is a leading player in the navigation industry, while its line of fitness devices helps support athletes at various levels, encouraging customers across the world to maintain a healthier lifestyle.

Gareth Rogers, Chief Executive Officer at Southampton Football Club, commented: "We are excited to be working with such a dynamic and progressive organisation as Garmin.

"Based in the same city but both recognised the world over, our shared values around innovation, performance and integrity offer the perfect foundation for a partnership.

"The formation of this partnership is another sign of the club's continued commercial progression through collaboration with market-leading businesses".

Dawn Ramsay, UK General Manager at Garmin, added: "Garmin is proud to be sponsoring the south coast's premier football club – Southampton FC.

"As the Official Navigation Partner and Official Fitness Device Partner, we will be working closely with the club and we feel our ethos of encouraging healthy living through sport and active lifestyles works well with Saints' culture.

"We are particularly impressed with the club’s commitment to training youngsters to become players of the future, supporting them in their goals and general wellbeing.

"By teaming up with Southampton, we hope to inspire football fans to see the benefits of a healthy, active way of life as well as enjoying the beautiful game".