Key Takeaways
- Kylian Mbappe has ended his partnership with Nike dating back to the start of his career to sign with Swiss brand On.
- On announced its official entry into soccer alongside Mbappe and named 1998 World Cup winner Thierry Henry as its football director.
- Mbappe stated: “We have a shared dream, and this is only the beginning.”
France captain partners with Swiss sportswear company
France captain Kylian Mbappe has officially concluded his long-standing partnership with Nike to sign with Swiss sportswear brand On, the company announced on Friday.
The move brings an end to an association with the American apparel giant that had stretched back to the beginning of Mbappe’s professional career. On confirmed that the arrival of the French forward coincides with its formal debut in soccer.
“Today, Swiss sportswear brand On announces its entry into football alongside football champion Kylian Mbappe, marking the beginning of the brand’s journey into the world’s biggest sport,” the company said in a statement.
Ambitions to shape the game’s future alongside Thierry Henry
Alongside the signing of Mbappe, On announced that 1998 World Cup winner Thierry Henry has been named the company’s football director.
Mbappe highlighted the creative opportunities that influenced his choice to align with the Zurich-based outfit.
“From the beginning, what drew me to On was the opportunity to build something entirely new together that will help shape tomorrow’s game,” Mbappe explained.
The France forward added that his personal vision will play an active role in the partnership.
“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,” Mbappe said, adding: “We have a shared dream, and this is only the beginning.”
Brand expansion and high-profile backing
While On announced the landmark collaboration as part of its wider expansion into soccer, it did not disclose the financial terms or duration of Mbappe’s contract.
Founded in 2010, the company initially focused on running and tennis footwear. It counts tennis legend Roger Federer among its shareholders, who similarly walked away from a long-term deal with Nike toward the twilight of his playing days to join the Swiss brand.
Kylian Mbappé
Kylian Mbappé Lottin
FranceThis season he played in total 6 times for 540 minutes for La Liga.
Kylian Mbappé scored 7 goals for Real Madrid. He procured two assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 2nd in La Liga. In the last match Real Madrid won 3-2 against Elche.
Real Madrid performance and stats
Real Madrid
Real Madrid is currently 2nd in the La Liga with 15 points.
In the last 6 games, it has won 5 times and lost once. In its last match, Real Madrid won 2-3 against Elche.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 17 goals and conceding 6.
Real Madrid will play the next match in La Liga against Atlético de Madrid on Sunday 20th of September in Madrid. The prediction is Real Madrid winning the match.
