Leeds United have announced that Red Bull has become a minority investor in the club, with the company's logo featuring as their front-of-shirt sponsor next season.

Leeds United have insisted their name and badge will remain unchanged following Red Bull’s investment in the club that will see the energy drink company bring in “new commercial revenues” and sponsor kit.

Global soft drinks giant Red Bull has struck a deal to purchase a minority stake in Leeds United — and will sponsor the English club’s shirts next season. The multi-national, which controls a large stable of football teams worldwide alongside its powerful Formula One operation,

Red Bull take a minority ownership stake in Leeds United as well as taking over as the club's front-of-shirt sponsor.

A statement released by Leeds on Thursday morning read: ‘Today Leeds United Football Club is proud to announce a new multi-year agreement with Red Bull, making them the club’s front of shirt partner starting next season.

Leeds United have announced Red Bull as their new front of shirt partner in a deal which will also see the company take a minority stake in the club. The club said the new multi-year agreement will "bring in new commercial revenues as well as additional capital investment".