Turkish Airlines are understood to be top of the list to replace Samsung, whose contract as Chelsea shirt sponsors expires at the end of the season. Europe's fourth biggest airliner, who made a memorable commercial deal with sports stars Lionel Messi and Kobe Bryant, have recently been sponsors of Barcelona, Manchester United and the Turkey national team. Partnership: Chelsea's agreement with kit sponsors Samsung ends at end of the season Samsung have backed Chelsea since 2005 when former chief executive Peter Kenyon said the club was going to ‘paint the world blue’. Chelsea renewed their shirt sponsorship contract with Samsung in 2013, but with surprisingly little publicity.
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Chelsea's current deal with Samsung ends at end of the season
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Turkish Airlines are already sponsors of Barcelona, Manchester United and the Turkey national team
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Europe's fourth biggest airliner made a memorable commercial deal with Lionel Messi and Kobe Bryant
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