Maybe a 20-year relationship will end this summer. Having become the face of Nike in world football since 2018, Kylian Mbappé has certainly never been so close to joining a new home. According to The Parisianthe captain of the Blues could leave the American firm this summer, while his contract will expire on June 30, in the middle of the World Cup.
The FFF (sponsored by Nike) and Nike have taken precautions on this issue, since this commitment will be extended by one month, to guarantee the continued presence of the Madrid striker as the face of the brand at a global event like the World Cup (especially at home for the “swoosh” brand). Nike supported the rise of Kylian Mbappé from the age of 8, first by equipping him with crampons, then by offering him one of the biggest contracts ever offered to a football player of his age (around 30 million euros over 9 years, until this summer).
Adidas, Under Armor and several other brands on the scene
During his last contract extension with Nike, Adidas reportedly tried to lure him with a higher offer of at least 20 million euros. At the time, the German brand had not managed to conclude this file, but what is the situation really today? According to The ParisianAdidas returned to the charge to try to attract the world champion, along with Under Armor and several other equipment manufacturers.
The daily specifies that it is not impossible that the French star surprises his world by inviting himself into a “casual” universe, as for example Roger Federer did for a time by joining the Japanese brand Uniqlo. Among the three equipment manufacturers with whom discussions are most advanced, one brand is not particularly specialized in the world of sport. Master in the art of counter-attack, will Mbappé continue to surprise? Response by this summer.
