No More Nike: RB Leipzig Annouce Puma Kit Deal
- New Kit Supplier: RB Leipzig will switch from Nike to Puma as their kit supplier beginning July 1, 2024 for the 2024-25 season.
- Financial Advantage: The 10-year Puma deal is worth up to €150 million, a significant increase from their previous €60 million deal with Nike.
- Key Influencer: Former RB Leipzig sporting director, and now CEO of Red Bull, Oliver Mintzlaff, who has prior ties to Puma may have influenced the deal.
Update: RB Leipzig has officially announced a long-term partnership with Puma. Puma will be Leipzig's kit supplier from 1 July 2024 and RB Leipzig players will wear Puma kits from the 2024-25 season.
🤝 PUMA wird neuer Ausrüster von RB Leipzig!@pumafootball wird ab dem 01. Juli 2024 als „Exclusive Partner“ alle Teams der Roten Bullen ausstatten.
— RB Leipzig (@RBLeipzig) February 27, 2024
Update: Footy Headlines can confirm that Leipzig will leave Nike for Puma. We expect the deal to be officially announced very soon - Red Bull's Austrian club, Red Bull Salzburg, has already made its deal with Puma official.
Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig will reportedly have Puma as their new kit manufacturer, replacing Nike, starting next year.
Valid From 24-25 Season: Puma Deal Financially Better Than Nike for RB Leipzig
According to reports from Germany, Leipzig have reached an agreement with Puma to sign a 10-year deal once their current deal with Nike expires in 2024.
The new agreement will be financially better for the Bundesliga side as they should earn up to €150m during the span of their contract.
That new deal is undoubtedly an upgrade from their previous contract with Nike which only earn them €60m also for 10 years.
Leipzig signed with Nike back in 2014 and that deal apparently won't be renewed as they are reaching the final year of their contract. The Red Bulls opt to sign with Puma instead and follow the footstep of other top teams such as Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan, and Manchester City.
Ex-Leipzig Sporting Director Minztall Plays a Part in the Future Puma Deal?
The Bundesliga's upcoming deal with Puma might not be a surprise considering their former Sporting Director Oliver Mintzlaff have a connection with the sportswear company. Mintzlaff used to work for the German-based company from 2000 to 2008 and still maintains a good relationship to this date.
Mintzlaff currently has a bigger role as he has been appointed as one of the CEO's of Red Bull group, Leipzig's parent company.
The CEO's presence potentially plays a part in Leipzig's decision to collaborate with Puma for the next 10 years.
Leipzig will certainly hope their upcoming deal with Puma can give them more sporting joy. During their time with Nike, until this season they only managed to win one major trophy, the DFB Pokal in the 2021-22 season.
RB Leipzig Kit History
Signing with Leipzig with also be a positive move for Puma to improve their market in the Bundesliga. For this season, the German sportswear only have two teams, Borussia Dortmund and Borussia Monchengladbach under contract.
Puma's Future Deal With RB Leipzig - Fact Sheet
- Duration: 10 years (2024-25 until 2034-35)
- Previous Kit Partner: Nike (partnership lasted 10 years)
- RB Leipzig should earn up to €150m (€15m/year) from the Puma deal
- In the previous deal with Nike, Leipzig 'only' earned €60m (€6m/year)
What do you think about RB Leipzig's switch from Nike to Puma? Comment below.
Portugal Players to Wear Special Diogo Jota Tribute Bracelets at 2026 World Cup
The Portugal national team will wear special tribute bracelets throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup in memory of Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away last summer. The initiative comes from Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, who personally gifted the custom accessories to the players and staff ahead of the tournament.
Each custom bracelet features the individual player's name alongside Diogo Jota's name, serving as a constant reminder of their late teammate. The squad is set to keep the bracelets on during all of their matches in the World Cup, honoring Jota's legacy on the biggest stage in international football.
Manchester United 26-27 Third Kit Leaked - 7 New Pictures
Footy Headlines can now leak 7 new pictures of the Manchester United 26-27 third kit. Although it is a fake, the design is identical to the real one.
The Manchester United 26-27 third kit is inspired by the Lancashire rose and pays homage to the Salford Lads Club, incorporating design elements from the club's entrance signage.
The kit is mainly off-white with dark green and maroon accents, featuring a Lancashire rose pattern on the shirt and shorts, and a bespoke sign-off badge on the back collar with 'Manchester United Football Club' text.
EXCLUSIVE: Adidas To Release 'Chaos vs Control' Boots Pack - 2026 World Cup Finals?
Adidas will release a new 'Chaos vs Control' soccer cleat pack on July 8. The Adidas Chaos vs Control pack might serve as a special 2026 World Cup boots pack, with a timing that would be perfectly placed to capitalize on the tournament's peak stages as the knockout rounds get underway.
We have no further details about the Adidas Chaos vs Control pack yet, but the name suggests a striking two-sided design concept, representing the two opposing boots - Predator & F50 Hyperfast.
The Adidas Chaos vs Control pack will be available from Wednesday, July 8.
What are you expecting from the new Adidas cleat pack? Let us know in the comments below.
