Zenit x Nike Kit Deal Suspended - Nike's Swoosh Hidden Behind Sponsor Logo
Zenit Saint Petersburg currently has to deal with a suspension of their Nike deal since they actively cover the Swoosh on the right chest, and they also did not release any new kits for the 2022-23 campaign yet.
Interestingly, Zenit was also excluded from participating in European club competitions further isolating them alongside all other Russian football clubs and reducing their income streams. This is a direct response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Zenit Saint Petersburg Wears Old 21-22 Home Shirt With Hidden Swoosh
Check out recent images from the match between Zenit Saint Petersburg and Torpedo Moscow below.
Zenit Saint Petersburg still wears their old 21-22 home shirt, which was originally made by Nike. However, the American sportswear giant does not want to be associated with Zenit Saint Petersburg anymore.
Original Nike Zenit 21-22 football shirt
Thus, the Russian club was forced to cover up Nike's Swoosh on the right chest to hide the affiliation for the time being. This issue will not be resolved as long as the kit deal with Nike is suspended or Zenit Saint Petersburg finds a new shirt supplier.
Funnily enough, another Russian club called Ural Yekaterinburg already released their 22-23 football shirts, which are made by Nike.
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