Premier Legends, owned by former Liverpool captain and England international Mark Wright, has agreed a partnership with Shanghai Houtan Culture Media Co, Ltd to launch a Premier Legends China Tour 2016 in China.

Mr. and Mrs. Wright arrived in Shanghai, China last Sunday. The former Liverpool legend unveiled his China Tour at a press conference in the Shanghai Inter Continental Hotel.

The agreement will see Mark Wright lead the China Tour 2016 with over 60 former Premier League players from clubs that include: Liverpool FC, Everton FC, Arsenal FC, Tottenham Hotspur FC, Chelsea FC, Manchester United FC, Manchester City FC and the England National Team.

The two sides also announced a variety of sponsors at the press conference. These will include strategic partners Westfield Sports Cars and Tung&Turner as well as official partners Hainan Airlines and UCAR Inc.

Premier Legends is an organization that runs Legends Football Tours. These feature exhibition games played by over 60 former Premier League players and legends of the game.

Source: Shanghai Online

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