Juventus' Matthijs De Ligt Says Goodbye to Adidas & Patched Boots
Update: Matthijs De Ligt has apparently completed his switch to Nike. The Dutch defender always wore Nike Phantom GT soccer boots in the last games. We expect an official confirmation of the deal soon.
December 2021 & January 2022: Juventus' Matthijs De Ligt Wears Nike Phantom GT Boots In All Official Matches
19 November 2021: Juventus' Matthijs De Ligt Trains In Nike Phantom GT Boots
Since August 2020, Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt most often laced up in patched Adidas X boots. Now it appears that he could not only say goodbye to the patched boots but also to Adidas.
De Ligt has been an ambassador of the Adidas X range for several years. He has been wearing the Adidas X range since his debut at Ajax Amsterdam. However, he apparently did not like the X Ghosted and X Speedflow - he remained with the X 18.1.
De Ligt Trains in Nike Phantom GT 2 Recharge Pack Boots
De Ligt has today been spotted wearing the Nike Phantom GT 2 boots in Juventus training. He wore the latest colorway of the "Recharge" pack, a usual indicator that a deal is close.
a deal with Nike seems close
What makes this even more surprising is that Nike did virtually not sign any new player but lost various.
De Ligt switched between different old Adidas X boots in recent weeks*
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Nike Mamba FC Barcelona 26-27 Away Kit - 2 New Pictures
Footy Headlines can now leak 2 new pictures of the Mamba Barcelona 26-27 away kit. Although it is a fake, the design is identical to the real one.
The image showcases a stunning iridescent effect on the Mamba logo and the Barcelona crest.
Leeds United 26-27 Pre-Match Shirt Leaked - 4 New Pictures
Footy Headlines can now leak 4 new pictures of the Leeds United 26-27 pre-match kit. Although it is a fake, the design is identical to the real one.
The pre-match shirt features an intricate, all-over floral pattern, a tribute to the Yorkshire Rose.
Nike x Nocta Canada 2026 World Cup Pre-Match Shirt
Footy Headlines can share official images of the special Nike x NOCTA Canada 2026 World Cup Lifestyle collection. The full collection will be available on June 11.
Union Berlin 26-27 Home Kit to Be Released June 8
German newspaper BILD has confirmed our leak of the Adidas 1. FC Union Berlin home kit for the 2026-27 season. The design shifts from the prior red and white striped look to a predominantly red shirt with white accents on the collar and shoulders. An embossed geometric pattern across the front and sleeves directly references the steel roof structure of Stadion An der Alten Försterei as a tribute to the club's historic ground. Sponsors Adidas, Raisin and Kermi remain unchanged from the previous season.
The kit will be officially unveiled on June 8, an earlier date chosen to avoid the FIFA World Cup window running from June 11 to July 19.
