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Mbappe Leaves Nike, Signs with On as It Forays Into Soccer
On said Mbappé will help shape its football push as the company plans to launch its first boots in 2027.
- On Friday, French soccer star Kylian Mbappé announced he has left Nike to sign with Swiss sportswear brand On. Mbappé will serve as a global ambassador for the company's official entry into football.
- Ending a 20-year relationship with Nike that began in 2006 when Mbappé was eight years old, the Real Madrid star now joins On to help develop their first football footwear line. Nike had made him a centerpiece of its football marketing.
- Former star Thierry Henry, who has worked as On's Director of Football since 2025, played a key role in recruiting Mbappé. Swiss international player Sydney Schertenleib has also joined to test new products.
- On's US-listed shares rose 5% in premarket trading following the announcement, signaling market confidence. The company, backed by tennis legend Roger Federer, seeks to expand its footprint in the Americas.
- While On plans to launch its first football boots in 2027, Mbappé is expected to wear prototypes in games sooner. Co-CEO David Allemann said the brand aims to "bring On's approach to the pitch" and challenge market conventions.
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Mbappé quits Nike after career-long partnership for Swiss sports brand On
France captain Kylian Mbappé has signed with Swiss sportswear brand On, ending a partnership with Nike that began at the start of his career. The deal marks On’s entry into football, with the company also appointing France and Arsenal great Thierry Henry as its football director.
·Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
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