Leon Goretzka Joins Adidas - Next Player Who Left Nike
Apr 19, 2021, by Chris
Update: Adidas and Leon Goretzka yesterday announced that they have agreed on a partnership. Lein Goretzka will wear the Adidas Predator Freak.1 football boots.
Goretzka had been sponsored by Nike since his first matches as a professional.
Leon Goretzka Joins Adidas - To Wear Adidas Predator Freak.1 Boot
Update: Goretzka has worn the custom blacked-out Nike Mercurial Superfly 8 boots in several matches, so we now get a very close look at them. Goretzka also wore Adidas trainers ahead of Bayern's last Champions League match, we have been made aware.
Goretzka Continues To Wear Custom Blacked-Out Nike Mercurial Superfly VIII Boots
Goretzka Trains in Adidas Predator Freak Boots
Update: Leon Goretzka was spotted wearing unmasked Adidas Predator Freak Low boots in training ahead of his club's Champions League match away to Lazio tomorrow night. It looks like he could be close to signing with the three-stripe brand. Thanks to @marciiix94 for the heads-up.
Goretzka Returns After Injury Wearing Blackout Nike Mercurial Superfly VIII Boots
Images from Bayern Munich's training suggest that Bayern München midfielder Leon Goretzka could leave his supplier Nike.
Leon Goretzka previously has been sponsored by Nike since he made his first matches as a professional. He did not wear any other boot silo than the Mercurial in his career until this week.
Leon Goretzka Trains in Blackout Nike Mercurial Superfly Boots
When returning to training after a COVID-19 infection this week, Leon Goretzka was wearing a pair of custom blacked-out Nike Mercurial Superfly 8 boots. This can be seen when taking a look at the heel area and other parts. We made a mock-up of how he blacked out the boots.
With Leon Goretzka wearing blacked-out boots it seems likely that his time with Nike has come to an end, just as it has been the case for dozens of footballers in the past few months.
Watch out for Leon Goretzka's boots in the coming weeks.
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De Graafschap 2026-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Dutch club De Graafschap has officially unveiled its new home and away kits for the 2026-27 season. Made by Robey, the latest shirts will be worn by the team in the upcoming Eerste Divisie campaign.
The launch highlights the club's strong connection to its roots, featuring the local mottos Samen D'RAN, Veur Altied, and Achterhoekse Trots to celebrate their regional pride.
Helmond Sport 2026-27 Away Kit Released
Dutch Eerste Divisie club Helmond Sport has officially launched its new away kit for the 2026-27 season. Made by Saller, the new shirt introduces a meaningful design dedicated to the club's deeply rooted fanbase.
The Helmond Sport 2026-27 away shirt serves as a direct tribute to the team's loyal supporters, who are affectionately known as the "Kattenmeppers." The design features the traditional fan chant "Een Kattenmepper die zal altijd komen" (A Kattenmepper will always come) integrated into the shirt. This theme emphasizes unconditional loyalty, honoring the fans who stand by the club not just during successful periods, but especially when times are tough. Additionally, the shirt displays the logo of the new main sponsor, Brainport, which features prominently on the front.
The Saller Helmond Sport 2026-27 away jersey is currently available for pre-order through the club's official fanshop.
Club León 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Mexican side Club León has unveiled its new 2026-27 home and away kits, produced by Charly for the upcoming Apertura 2026 and Clausura 2027 tournaments. The latest release introduces bespoke details while honoring the club's traditional colors and history. Both shirts feature a special commemorative tag celebrating the 60th anniversary of the team's home ground, the Estadio León.
The Club León 2026-27 home kit arrives in the club's classic emerald green tone. Its standout feature is a graphic of a roaring lion, which is unfortunately hidden behind the Cementos Fortaleza sponsor logo on the chest. The Club León 2026-27 away kit offers a good alternative, combining a predominantly white torso with contrasting green sleeves to complete the look.