Man United signs US radio broadcast deal

MANCHESTER United has signed a deal with US-based satellite radio broadcaster Sirius XM to broadcast live commentary of its Premier League matches.

The broadcaster will offer the service to subscribers via its satellite radio and online services, as well as to customers signing up to its apps.

“Manchester United is delighted to announce this arrangement with SiriusXM,” said the club’s chief executive, David Gill.

“This agreement demonstrates the enduring strength of the club internationally.

“This is an exciting arrangement as we know how passionate our fans are in the United States and now they can catch all the match action live.”

Sirius said that the service will add to its existing offer which includes a daily football talk show carrying interviews with key figures in the game – including Sir Alex Ferguson.