Mbappé quits Nike, snubs Adidas and Puma for On move
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has ended his long-standing partnership with Nike to become the face of Swiss sportswear company On’s expansion into football boots. According to The Athletic, the France captain has signed a deal that includes equity in On, although the financial terms remain undisclosed.
Mbappé had been with Nike since he was nine and will now help develop On’s football footwear and apparel. The company, which has also appointed former Arsenal and France star Thierry Henry as its Director of Football, plans to launch its first football boots commercially in 2027. Mbappé is expected to wear them soon.
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