Mesut Ozil Makes Fenerbahce Transfer Official, Will Puma Sign Fenerbahce & Mesut Özil?
Jan 17, 2021, by Chris
BREAKING: Mesut Özil has just made his move to Turkey official, with a television interview and by changing his social media profile picture to fit Fenerbahce's colors.
In quite unexpected news, Mesut Özil's time with Arsenal, his time without a boot supplier and Fenerbahce's time with Adidas could all soon be history.
According to the Turkish news agency DHA, the former playmaker of the German national team is close to signing a three-and-a-half year contract to join Fenerbahce. Fenerbahce would have also already agreed a deal with Puma to sponsor their new kits and also started negotiations with Mesut Özil over a sponsorship. Let us find out how likely each part of the story is.
All three deals are possible, but only the Fener x Puma kit deal seems very likely
Mesut Özil To Join Fenerbahce - Likelihood 50%
Mesut Ozil's transfer to Fenerbahce has a possibility of around 50% currently (53% on Transfermarkt.de). In fact, Özil's manager contradicted that he already agreed a deal with Fenerbahce.
"We are only now starting to look at the options with all the numbers and details," said Erkut Sögüt at ESPN: "If we want to leave in January, I have to speak to Arsenal. In the next seven to ten days it will be a little clearer because now that the transfer window is open, things can go faster."
Fenerbahce Has Apparently Agreed Puma Kit Deal - Likelihood 90%
As revealed by TRT Sports Correspondent @yagosabuncuoglu, Fenerbahçe's new jersey sponsor was PUMA. The launch of the Puma Fenerbahce kits would be held in June. According to the journalist, the launch of the kits will take place with a grand and magnificent ceremony of Puma Global. Two large Turkish agencies started to work on this issue.
We think the likelihood for the Puma Fenerbahce rumor to be correct is around 90%.
Mesut Özil To Join Puma - Likelihood <40%
Özil had been without a boot contract since the end of last season (2019-20) after agreeing to terminate his contract with Adidas (Adidas did not want to extend it was also said...). However, a Puma Özil deal is anything but certain yet.
Özil had been without a boot contract since the end of the 2019-20 season
Mesut Özil logo
Özil's move to Fenerbahce is anything but sure yet, the Puma x Fenerbahçe kit deal is also not official yet, so we think the likelihood for a Puma x Özil contract is below 40% currently.
What do you think of a possible Mesut Özil x Puma deal and the related Puma Fenerbahce deal? Comment below.
BG Pathum United 26-27 20th Anniversary Kit Released
Thai League side BG Pathum United have officially released a special 20th anniversary kit for the 26-27 season. Produced by Nike and launched under the club's "Side by Side" campaign, the commemorative shirt celebrates two decades since the team was originally founded in 2006 as Bangkok Glass FC, reviving the historic green color from the club's early years.
The Nike BGPU 26-27 20th anniversary shirt combines a vibrant green base with contrasting black accents on the crew neck collar and sleeve cuffs, flanked by white side panels. It features clean monochrome white applications throughout, including the club crest, the Nike Swoosh, and the front sponsor. Two variations of the jersey are available: the domestic Thai League version featuring Leo branding on the chest, and an AFC Champions League Two version with Singha Corporation and a Thai flag detail on the sleeve.
White shorts and white socks complete the throwback look. The BG Pathum United 26-27 20th anniversary kit is now on sale through the club's official online shop and at the BGPU Mega Store, priced at 999 THB for the standalone jersey. The club has also made a limited "Side by Side" collector's boxset available for 2,000 THB, containing two shirts, two commemorative scarves, and a sticker sheet.
Special Rayados 'Legado 86' Commemorative Kit Released
Mexican side CF Monterrey and Puma have officially unveiled a special commemorative jersey, titled the Jersey Legado 86. Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Monterrey's first-ever Liga MX league championship won in the Mexico 1986 tournament, the commemorative shirt made its on-pitch debut during their 26-27 Liga MX match against Cruz Azul.
The shirt's defining characteristic is the substitution of the modern club crest with the classic 1986 retro emblem, which showcases the historic mountain silhouette, vintage football, and classic club lettering. Puma positioned their red cat logo and the retro crest to replicate the arrangement seen on the original 1986 jersey, while modern club partners such as BBVA and Codere are incorporated across the traditional navy and white stripes.
Several bespoke detailing elements complete the design, including a star graphic with the number 86 printed inside the collar and the current Rayados crest positioned on the nape of the neck. Released in a limited run of 1,986 pieces, the collector's item pays homage to one of the most celebrated moments in the club's history.
FC Kaiserslautern 26-27 Special Kit Released
Bundesliga 2 side 1. FC Kaiserslautern have officially unveiled their special 2026-27 'Herz der Pfalz' (Heart of the Palatinate) kit. Made by Castore, the shirt debuted against Eintracht Braunschweig and celebrates the region's wine culture and late-summer wine festivals.
The special shirt features a light beige base with a darker stylized grapevine pattern, while Bordeaux-red details appear on the collar, cuffs and monochrome Castore and FCK logos. The 'Herz der Pfalz' wording is placed on the upper back, with additional lettering inside the collar.
What do you think of the new 1. FC Kaiserslautern 2026-27 special kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Various Argentine Clubs To Switch Kit Supplier
Following latest reports from Argentine kit expert Marca de Gol, various Argentine clubs are expected to change kit supplier for the upcoming 2027 season.
Notably, four top flight sides could already be on their way to partner with local brand Atomik: Vélez Sársfield, Atlético Talleres, Gimnasia La Plata and Atlético Tucumán. On the other hand, Italian brand Givova are seemingly losing two teams - Gimnasia as mentioned above and Atlético Unión to Fiume Sports.
Which of these supplier change do you look forward the most? Let us know in the comments.
Puma Kit Durability Questioned Again as Julian Ryerson Suffers Ripped Shorts
Borussia Dortmund full-back Julian Ryerson suffered an unusual kit malfunction during BVB's 1-0 Bundesliga victory against VfB Stuttgart. Midway through the second half, the Norwegian international engaged in a physical duel with Stuttgart winger Jamie Leweling. As Leweling fell to the turf, he grabbed hold of Ryerson's shorts, completely tearing the outer seam apart and leaving the fabric hanging loose.
Ryerson initially attempted to carry on playing by knotting the shredded material at his hip. After repeatedly signaling toward the bench that the damaged kit could not hold up, he eventually made his way to the sideline. Second-choice goalkeeper Alexander Meyer rushed over to hand him a fresh pair, resulting in a brief moment where Ryerson was left in his base-layer yellow undershorts before donning the replacement gear and re-entering the pitch.
The incident has brought Puma's kit durability back under scrutiny. The German brand constructs its authentic elite kits using lightweight Ultraweave performance fabric, prioritizing minimal weight and high breathability. However, the delicate material has repeatedly faced criticism among supporters after tearing in high-intensity tussles, with Ryerson's mishap marking another visible tear on the Bundesliga stage this 26-27 season.