New Details Revealed: Lionel Messi Signs Lifetime Adidas Contract
Feb 11, 2017, by Chris
Update: Spanish radio station Cope revealed that the Argentinian superstar signed a life-time contract with Adidas, which will bind Messi to Adidas until the end of his career. It is not known yet if the new contract also means that Messi will be an Adidas ambassador after his career ends.
Leo Messi is set to wear Adidas football boots for the rest of his career as the Barcelona forward just announced that he signed a new contract with Adidas. Lionel Messi joined Adidas in 2006 after he previously laced up in Nike football boots.
Lionel Messi Extends Adidas Contract
Lionel Messi announced his partnership on Facebook with the following photo.
Leo Messi wrote on Facebook that he would be "happy to continue working with adidas for many more years", while no other details of the duration or the vale of the new Messi Adidas deal are known yet.
This is Messi's first big signing in 2017, and now the Argentinian superstar will have to think about penning a new deal with Barcelona as his contract expires in 2018.
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Aston Villa 26-27 Third Kit On Sale Early in Adidas Store
Aston Villa's 26-27 third kit has gone on sale early at an official Adidas store in Tenerife ahead of its official launch.
Photos shared by supporter @squirrelvilla confirmed that the complete strip was available to buy in Playa De Las Americas, giving fans an early look at the new shirt and matching shorts in hand.
The Adidas Aston Villa 26-27 third shirt features a light icy blue base covered in an elaborate, repeating swirl pattern across the front and sleeves. Claret detailing highlights the crew neck collar, sleeve cuffs, and signature Three Stripes, while both the centered Adidas logo and Aston Villa crest sit prominently on the chest. The version bought in store was sold without a main front sponsor.
