Visa, NYSE: V, a global leader in payments, has announced a new partnership with Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola.

Visa said as part of the two-year collaboration, its cardholders and football fans will have the opportunity to benefit from exclusive experiences that will be offered through banking partners.

According to the firm, the widely celebrated coach, known for his leadership of prominent football clubs such as Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City, joins Visa on a mission to provide unparalleled experiences to fans in the region.

It added that Visa cardholders will have access to meet-and-greet events, attend a FIFA World Cup 2026™ match alongside Guardiola, and win items personally signed by the history-making manager.

Commenting on the development, Pep Guardiola said: “Today, I’m proud to join Visa on a mission to delight football fans. Visa and I share a common goal of crafting unforgettable experiences. In the world of sports, we are always striving to create memorable moments that can last a lifetime – and I look forward to doing just that through this partnership.”

Meanwhile, Visa’s Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa, CEMEA, Tarek Abdalla, stated: “We are delighted to join forces with Pep Guardiola, a giant of the game, who is admired around the world for redefining how football is played and building some of the most successful teams of the modern era.”

“Pep embodies the power of small steps, demonstrating that consistent, incremental progress can lead to monumental achievements. His philosophy aligns perfectly with Visa’s mission of helping individuals and businesses move one step closer to who they want to be.”