We and our partners do the following data processing based on your consent: store and/or access information on a device, personalised advertising and content, advertising and content measurement, audience research and services development 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. France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe greets fans ahead of the 2026 World Cup football tournament semi-final match between France and Spain at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on July 14, 2026. © Charly Triballeau, France captain Kylian Mbappéhas signed with Swiss sportswear brand On, ending a long association with Nike that stretched back to the start of his career, the company announced on Friday.
"Today, Swiss sportswear brand On announces its entry into football alongside football champion Kylian Mbappé, marking the beginning of the brand's journey into the world's biggest sport," read a company statement. Read moreWorld Cup 2026: France's Mbappé becomes all-time tournament goalscorer On also announced that 1998 World Cup winner Thierry Henry had been appointed its football director. "From the beginning, what drew me to On was the opportunity to build something entirely new together that will help shape tomorrow's game," said Mbappé.
"I want to bring my experience and perspective into what we create, push what's possible through innovation, and always stay true to the joy of football. On, which is making a major move into the football market with the signing of Mbappé, did not disclose the value of his contract. Founded in 2010 and previously focused on running and tennis footwear, On counts tennis great Roger Federer among its shareholders.
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