1. FSV Mainz 05 have a new kit manufacturer, in the form of Lotto Sport Italia. The two parties agreed a five-year deal.
The agreement begins at the start of the 2015/16 season, and will be the renewal of an old partnership.
Lotto were previously involved with the club between 2001 and 2008 - essentially covering the Jürgen Klopp reign at the Coface Arena.
Christian Heidel, who promoted Klopp to head coach, was pleased to see the return of Lotto:
"The partnership, on one hand, reflects the successful development of Mainz 05.
"On the other hand we can continue, without a long period of adjustment, our previous and successful partnership.
"Our thanks also goes to the previous supplier [Nike], who accompanied us in an exciting and successful development phase."
President of Lotto Sport Italia, Andrea Tomat, also spoke positively about the two working together again:
"We are delighted to be able to take up the adventure with Mainz 05 again," he said.
"This partnership documents the steady commitment of Lotto in international football and underlines our commitment to grow in the German market."
Mainz join TSG 1899 Hoffenheim as a Lotto supplied side, along with Vitesse Arnhem, SK Sturm Graz and Genoa C.F.C and many other clubs.
Quotes via mainz05.de