Kylian Mbappé Ends Nearly Two-Decade Partnership with Nike, Joins On for Soccer Footwear and Apparel
French soccer star Kylian Mbappé has ended his nearly two-decade partnership with Nike to join Swiss sportswear brand On. In an interview with CNBC, Mbappé stated it was 'time to change' and emphasized the importance of being part of a project that aligns with his vision for football's future. On announced its entry into soccer by signing Mbappé as well as Thierry Henry and Sydney Schertenleib. The brand plans to develop high-performance footwear and apparel, leveraging technologies like CloudTec and LightSpray. Thierry Henry will serve as On’s director of football, while Schertenleib will assist in product development. Mbappé expressed gratitude for his time with Nike but highlighted the need for a new journey that aligns more closely with how modern players engage with their gear on an intense season-long basis.
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