Liverpool Nike Deal Worth £15m Less Than Current New Balance Contract?
Shortly after it was leaked that Nike and Liverpool have agreed a kit deal, it also emerged that New Balance has started legal proceedings against Liverpool for what it believes is a breach of a matching clause agreement. Now British newspaper The Times has revealed more details of the Liverpool Nike kit deal.
Nike Kit Deal Would Guarantee Liverpool Only £30m Per Year
According to to High Court papers seen by The Times, Liverpool’s proposed new kit deal with Nike is only worth a guaranteed £30 million per year. This is much less than the present £45 million-a-year deal with New Balance. However, while this sounds really surprising at first glance, the Nike deal brings the club other advantages compared to New Balance's contract
On top of that agreement, "there is a commitment from the American sportswear manufacturers to pay the club a 20 per cent royalty on net sales of Liverpool Football Club products and promote the club through stars like tennis player Serena Williams and musician Drake."
The addition of royalties means Liverpool could well earn more than the extra £15m on offer from New Balance in shirt sales alone. Nike boast a much larger global distribution network than the rival firm, which means more Liverpool fans from around the world will be able to buy kits and other club merchandise. This is the main reason for Liverpool to switch suppliers.
Liverpool are confident the agreement they have struck offers them better long-term value than their current New Balance agreement.
Four your interest: Liverpool's basic deal is also far below the £50 million-plus-a-year deals negotiated by Premier League rivals Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur with Nike.
New Balance think they can compete with the terms offered by Nike and will contest their case with the Premier League club during a three-day trial scheduled to start on October 18.
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Portadown FC 26-27 Home Kit Released
Portadown FC, competing in the NIFL Premiership, has officially unveiled its new home kit for the 2026-27 season. The launch was accompanied by the slogan "...and I'm going HOME", signaling a strong connection to the club's roots and generating excitement among supporters ahead of the new campaign.
Portadown FC 26-27 Home Kit Released
Portadown FC, competing in the NIFL Premiership, has officially unveiled its new home kit for the 2026-27 season. The launch was accompanied by the slogan "...and I'm going HOME", signaling a strong connection to the club's roots and generating excitement among supporters ahead of the new campaign.
Trabzonspor 26-27 Home, Away, Third & Fourth Kits Released - Available Now
Update: The new Trabzonspor 26-27 kits are available now.
Trabzonspor and Joma have officially released the club's new 2026-27 kit collection. The set features four distinct designs, unveiled by the Turkish club under the campaign slogan "En güzel formalar #BizdeVar".
The Joma Trabzonspor 2026-27 home kit features the thickest stripes seen during the brand's partnership with the club, presenting the classic claret and blue colors in a bold layout. The collection is completed by a solid blue away kit, a maroon third kit, and a black alternative fourth kit, offering a wide variety of options for the upcoming campaign.
FC Barcelona 26-27 Retro Bag & Home Kit Ball Leaked
Images of the new FC Barcelona 26-27 retro bag and home kit ball have been leaked by Barça kits collector @memorabilia1899. The new items are part of Nike's wider collection for the club's upcoming season.
The FC Barcelona 26-27 retro bag features a classic design, incorporating the club's traditional colors with a vintage aesthetic.
In addition to the bag, the FC Barcelona 2026-27 home kit ball has also been revealed. The ball's design directly reflects the look of the club's new home shirt, which is inspired by the facade of the Spotify Camp Nou. The ball prominently displays the iconic red and blue stripes, giving fans a closer look at the design elements that will be featured next season.
Galatasaray 26-27 Kit Launch Delayed - Coming July 2026
Galatasaray's 2026-27 kit launch faces a potential delay, pushing the release date back to July. Initially, reports from kit insider @Formaholic indicated that the club had advanced the presentation to June 25. However, recent updates suggest that the launch will likely revert to its original July timeframe.
The delay is reportedly due to logistical issues, specifically concerning the readiness of the new kit fonts and the club's desire to have players participate in the launch event. Earlier this month, it was revealed that Galatasaray would be moving away from the standard Arial font. The new typeface is expected to be similar to the one featured on a recent special Leroy Sane kit.
