The presence of Macron in the Argentine Primera División it is further enriched thanks to new partnership with the Club Atlético Banfield. Starting next season “El Taladro”(the drill), as the club representing the namesake Argentine city located 14 km from Buenos Aires is nicknamed, will have at its disposal exclusive and customized technical items that the Italian brand will make available to the team and staff. As with every club and federation partner of Macron, the CA Banfield’s new playing kits will be made in Eco Fabric, a fabric composed of 100% polyester derived from recycled post-consumer plastic, in confirmation of the shared commitment between the technical sponsor and the club regarding sustainability and respect for the environment.

Club Atlético Banfield is one of the oldest football teams in Argentina. Founded in 1896 by a group of British professionals and merchants, it is traditionally one of the most followed teams in the southern part of the Greater Buenos Aires metropolitan area. Its record boasts a historic title of Champion of Argentina won in 2009 under the leadership of Julio Cesar Falcioni, who held this role in several phases over the last 20 years. In recent history, champions wearing the white and blue Banfield jersey have been Javier Zanetti, Javier Esteban Sanguinetti (who also led the team as a coach), James Rodriguez and Nicolás Tagliafico. As coaches of the Drill In the last decade, two former Argentine national teams have also made a great mark in Europe: Hernan Crespo and Matías Almeyda.

“The partnership with Banfield further enriches our presence in a championship rich in history and tradition like the Argentine one, the homeland of incredible champions, of passion and love for football. Being able to celebrate the values of this sport through the kits and technical apparel dedicated to the athletes and the many fans who follow this club is very stimulating and I am sure that together we will create unique collections that will best express the identity and the sense of belonging to the colors of Banfield.””, he declared Gianluca Pavanello, CEO of Macron.

“This agreement with Macron will bring a qualitative leap to all our players, female footballers and athletes in all our activities. Macron is a brand with a long history and international recognition. This will also be perceived by our community of members and fans, who will be able to rely on a premium product that will make them proud.””, he declared Matías Mariotto, President of the CA Banfield.