Manchester United has announced a global partnership with Mlily, who will become the club's first ever Official Mattress and Pillow Partner.

The five-year deal will see Mlily support United in helping the sleep and recovery of players.

As quality of sleep and rest are key to a player's preparations, says the club, Mlily will work with staff at the Aon Training Complex, where Mlily mattresses will also be used in the complex's existing sleeping pods.

Mlily is highly experienced in producing and distributing mattresses and pillows, serving worldwide retail partners for many years. The company is a world leader in producing memory foam and other speciality foams, from which its mattresses are made.

The company believes the partnership will strengthen the brand and enhance further its recognition. Mlily's brand is also visible on league matchdays at Old Trafford, featuring on United's digital perimeter boards.

Manchester United Group Managing Director Richard Arnold commented: "Mlily has an established track record of producing a high quality product. We want to make the best use of the latest technology and expertise that can help our team, which in this case is the sleep and recovery of players.

"A global partnership with us will certainly help Mlily achieve its global ambitions and bring a high quality product to our worldwide family of fans. We look forward to working together".

James Ni, founder of Mlily, comments: "We have been active in multiple channels of the bedding industry for several years. Our experience along with our commitment to producing high quality mattresses and pillows has resulted in stress free sleep and healthier lives for customers. These results are now available to Manchester United's players and will find a wider audience due to our global partnership".