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Soccer superstar Kylian Mbappé on ending 20-year journey with Nike: 'It was time to change'

US · 2026-09-21

Key takeaway

Kylian Mbappé ends his nearly 20-year Nike partnership to join Swiss brand On, shifting a marquee football endorsement.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerMbappé ends his Nike partnership and joins On, transferring a marquee football endorsement asset to a challenger brand.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onOn gains brand credibility and visibility in soccer, while Nike loses a key differentiator, shifting consumer attention and marketing leverage in the US soccer footwear market.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youUS sports retailers and soccer-focused SMEs experience changing demand patterns and supplier marketing support, requiring adjustments to product mix and inventory.

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Source: CNBC

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