Boot Contract Incoming? Arsenal's Granit Xhaka Wears Branded Adidas & Nike Boots
Nov 26, 2020, by Chris
Update: Ahead of Arsenal's UEFA Europa League match against Molde, Xhaka has been spotted with two new cleats - the Adidas Predator 'Precision to Blur' 20.1 Low and the White / Gold Nike Phantom Venom. Thanks to Under Stats for the pictures.
Granit Xhaka Trains In Adidas Predator 'Precision to Blur' & White / Gold Nike Phantom Venom Boots
What makes Xhaka's two latest choices very interesting is that it is the first time since several weeks that he used branded cleats. With him lacing up in the latest Adidas release, a contract with the Three Stripes brand seems possible.
Tech-wise, both of Xhaka's latest boots are the same as the standard releases of Adidas / Nike.
November 6 2020: Arsenal's Granit Xhaka Debuts Blackout Nike Mercurial Vapor 13 Anti-Clog Boots
Update: Continuing his search for the 'perfect boot' while being without a boot contract, Granit Xhaka has debuted a blackout version of the Nike Mercurial Vapor 13 Anti-Clog cleats in yesterday's UEFA Europa League match against Molde.
Xhaka Debuts Blackout Nike Mercurial Vapor 13 Anti-Clog Boots
October 2020: No Boot Contract - Xhaka Spotted With Blackout Nike Phantom Venom
Update: Granit Xhaka is definitely without a boot contract - The Swiss Arsenal midfielder now has been spotted with a pair of blackout Nike Phantom Venom soccer cleats in training.
Granit Xhaka Trains In Blackout Nike Phantom Venom Boots
Update: In the past few matches for Arsenal and Switzerland, Granit Xhaka laced up in blackout Under Armour Magnetico Pro III football boots.
October 2020: Granit Xhaka Wears Blackout Under Armour Magnetico Pro III Soccer Cleats
Granit Xhaka is wearing a completely blackout version of the UA Magnetico Pro - tech-wise, the boots are identical to regular colorways.
Arsenal's Granit Xhaka To Join Mizuno - Debuts Blackout Mizuno Boots
Update: Granit Xhaka has debuted a blackout version of the Mizuno Morelia Neo III Beta football boots in yesterday's Premier League match against Fulham - his time with Under Armour seems to have come to an end, with the Switzerland midfielder possibly joining Mizuno.
Xhaka Debuts Blackout Mizuno Morelia Neo III Beta Boots
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka is set to leave Under Armour for Mizuno, images from Arsenal's latest training session suggest.
Granit Xhaka had been sponsored by Under Armour since February 2016. Back then, the Borussia Mönchengladbach soccer player Granit Xhaka signed a personal endorsement deal with US sportswear brand Under Armour, leaving Nike. Xhaka most lately wore the Under Armour Magnetico 2 Pro soccer cleats.
Granit Xhaka Trains In Mizuno Morelia Neo III Beta Boots
Granit Xhaka laced up in the blue edition of the Mizuno Morelia Neo III Beta football boots. This is a clear indicator that he has already signed / is set to sign a contract with the Japanese brand.
The Mizuno Morelia Neo 3 Beta football boots has a high-quality kangaroos leather upper combined with "Barefoot KnitCollar", which replaces the original tongue area. The 'Beta Mesh' wraps around the side of the feet - it is a lightweight material but highly flexible.
For Arsenal's 2020-21 promo pictures, Xhaka laced up in blackout Adidas Copa boots. But that doesn't mean anything.
Granit Xhaka would be Mizuno's most important player after they recently did not supply any high-quality players.
Stay tuned for more about Granit Xhaka and his possible move to Mizuno in the coming weeks.
Xhaka x Nike Magista Obra in 2015-2016
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Girondins Bordeaux 26-27 Home Kit Released
FC Girondins de Bordeaux and Hummel have officially unveiled the club's new home kit for the 26-27 campaign. Continuing the partnership that began last season, the Danish sportswear brand delivers a clean, heritage-focused look designed around the club's traditional identity.
The Bordeaux 26-27 home shirt is predominantly dark navy, centered around the iconic white scapular across the upper chest. A retro-styled white polo collar with a crossover V-neck and contrasting white sleeve cuffs complement the classic aesthetic. Adding depth to the navy base is a subtle tone-on-tone geometric pattern featuring a diamond grid interwoven with the three interlaced crescents from the city of Bordeaux's coat of arms.
Hummel completes the jersey with its signature white chevrons running along the shoulders, alongside the Hummel wordmark and the club's crest displayed on the chest. Navy shorts and socks complete the full 26-27 home kit.
Chelsea 26-27 Third Kit Spotted for Sale
Chelsea's new 26-27 third kit has been spotted on retail shelves and has now begun appearing across select Nike online stores, providing a full look at the retro-infused design ahead of its formal club launch. Following initial leaks over the past week, the shirt has already surfaced in both player-issue and replica versions in multiple locations. Big thanks to @batsflip.
In-store displays show the kit equipped with the USDC by Circle front-of-shirt sponsor and the gold FIFA Club World Champions crest positioned centrally between the Nike swoosh and the club badge. Clean, sponsorless editions have also appeared on official retail channels, complemented by matching white shorts and socks.
Stade de Reims 26-27 Third Kit Released - Celebrating 100 Years of Circuit de Gueux
Puma and Stade de Reims have officially unveiled the club's new third shirt for the 26-27 campaign. The design serves as a tribute to the historic Circuit de Gueux racing track located just outside the city, marking the 100th anniversary of its opening in 1926.
The Puma Stade de Reims 26-27 third jersey is predominantly black, accented by curved light grey brush-stroke graphics across the body that resemble skid marks on asphalt. A contrasting grey V-neck collar, matching cuffs, and grey side panels complete the frame, while the club crest, manufacturer branding, and sponsor prints appear in clean monochrome white.
A standout finishing touch can be found at the lower hem in the form of a special commemorative jock tag. The badge features the Circuit de Gueux layout, the French tricolor, a checkered flag motif, and the inscription "100 ANS 1926-2026". The new third kit is available through the club's official webshop.
Sunderland Announce Shuffle as Official Sleeve Partner
Sunderland AFC have announced a new multi-year agreement with Shuffle, naming the centralized crypto casino and sports betting platform as the club's Official Sleeve Partner. The Shuffle branding will make its on-pitch debut on the first-team kits starting this weekend.
The deal replaces LiveScore Bet, who served as Sunderland's sleeve sponsor during the 25-26 season. While Premier League regulations prohibit front-of-shirt gambling sponsorships starting in the 26-27 campaign, betting and casino brands remain permitted to feature on shirt sleeves.
Shuffle's logo will be displayed on the sleeve of Sunderland's kits throughout the multi-year partnership, providing global visibility for the platform as the Black Cats continue to overhaul their commercial lineup.
BG Pathum United 26-27 AFC Champions League Two Home Kit Released
Thai League club BG Pathum United has officially revealed its dedicated home kit for the 26-27 AFC Champions League Two campaign. Produced by Nike, the jersey adapts the club's domestic home look into a streamlined, competition-compliant design for continental action.
The 26-27 ACL2 home shirt utilizes the same royal blue base and template as the standard domestic kit, accented by dark navy ribbing on the collar and sleeve cuffs alongside white side panel details. To adhere to AFC equipment regulations, the domestic sponsors have been stripped away. In place of the usual LEO front sponsor, the continental version showcases a white Singha Corporation graphic paired with the player's squad number on the front, complemented by a monochrome white club crest and Nike Swoosh.
The Nike BG Pathum United 26-27 AFC Champions League Two home kit is now available through the club's official club store and online shop, priced at 999 THB with optional full flex printing.
Newcastle Jets 26-27 AFC Champions League Elite Home & Away Kits Released
A-League side Newcastle Jets have officially revealed their new 26-27 home and away kits for their upcoming AFC Champions League Elite campaign. Crafted by New Balance, the special collection takes direct inspiration from the kits worn during the club's very first Asian continental adventure back in 2009.
The Newcastle Jets 26-27 ACLE home jersey is predominantly gold, highlighted by a navy panel across the upper chest and shoulders separated by a thin red accent line. The retro-inspired template is completed with gold shorts and socks. Inverting the palette, the away jersey features a deep navy base topped with a contrasting gold chest block and matching red piping, paired with navy shorts and socks.
Both shirts feature the club crest, New Balance logos, and the Wadam Living sponsor across the midriff, as well as the official AFC Champions League Elite tournament sleeve patch on the right arm.
