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Mbappé ends Nike partnership to sign boot deal with Swiss brand On
September 18, 2026 at 05:03 PM
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4 reports · 2 in Arabic, 2 in English · over 3 hours
France captain Kylian Mbappé has ended his 20-year association with Nike to sign a long-term boot deal with Swiss challenger brand On.
- Mbappé, a Real Madrid forward and France captain, left Nike at the end of his contract and will also become a shareholder in Zurich-based On.
- On announced its entry into football, appointing 1998 World Cup winner Thierry Henry as football director and planning to launch its first boots next year.
- Mbappé said he was drawn to On by "the opportunity to build something entirely new together that will help shape tomorrow's game."
- Nike said it was proud of what it and Mbappé achieved together over nearly two decades, noting his journey with the company began when he was nine.
- On's shares rose 5% in U.S. pre-market trading as investors reacted positively to the announcement.



