James DeGale links up with Al Haymon

British super-middleweight James DeGale has revealed that he has signed an agreement with American advisor Al Haymon.

Haymon represents many of the world's top fighters, including British duo Amir Khan and Carl Frampton, and the deal has been penned with the intention of growing the Olympic gold medallist's name in the United States.

Delighted to announce I've joined forces with Al Haymon. Great things ahead of me 👊👌

— James DeGale (@jamesdegale1) July 10, 2015

DeGale remains contracted to Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Sport, who will work with Haymon as they look to secure a date for the Londoner's first defence of his world title.