Bayer Leverkusen to Sign Jako Kit Deal
Dec 30, 2015, by Pat
Bayer Leverkusen is set to sign a contract with small German brand Jako to become the team's new kit supplier from the start of the 2016-17 season.
Adidas has been Bayer Leverkusen's jersey brand since 1976, but this agreement is coming to an end after this season. The Three Stripes have stated they would focus their efforts on the likes of Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Real Madrid, even bigger teams than Leverkusen, in the future.
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Today, German tabloid BILD is reporting that Jako will get the prestigious deal, which is quite a surprise given the relative size of the Germany-based company compared to the likes of Adidas, Puma, Nike and so on.
The new kit supplier deal between Jako and Bayer Leverkusen is reported to be worth in the region of €2.2 million, with added incentives. Leverkusen is expected to announce the agreement in early January.
Jako has three teams under contract in the first two divisions in Germany, Darmstadt and Hannover in Bundesliga and Karlsruhe in Bundesliga 2.
Bayer Leverkusen x Jako. What are your thoughts on this pretty surprising kit deal? Let us know in the comments below.
Adidas Argentina Messi Farewell Kit Teased
Adidas and the Argentine Football Association have teased a special-edition commemorative jersey celebrating Lionel Messi for his final appearance with the national team. Following the announcement of his retirement from international duty after a legendary career spanning 207 caps and 125 goals, Messi is set to wear the bespoke design in his farewell match against Benin at the Estadio Monumental on October 6, 2026.
The unique kit departs from the traditional striping format, opting for a sky-blue base accented by a single broad white central stripe. Tonal rays inspired by the Sun of May radiate across the front and back of the torso. In a rare personal touch, Messi's signature 'M' logo replaces the traditional Adidas performance logo on the right chest in metallic gold, balanced by the gold-accented three-star Argentina crest on the left. The crew-neck collar and sleeve cuffs are finished in black with sleek gold edging.
On the reverse, the shirt features gold 'MESSI 10' printing framed by the radiant sunburst motif, topped by a small Sun of May emblem just below the rear collar. Messi previewed the shirt on social media with the message "One last match... A jersey for a lifetime," offering a fitting tribute as he prepares to close his historic international chapter.
