No More Nike? Matthijs De Ligt to Rejoin Adidas After 2 Years?
- De Ligt's Training Footwear: Matthijs De Ligt has recently been training in Adidas boots, specifically the F50 and X Crazyfast models, despite wearing Nike cleats in matches.
- Past Adidas Affiliation: De Ligt previously wore Adidas X models regularly from 2019 to 2022 before switching to Nike.
- Nike Player Departures: Nike has recently lost several prominent players, including Harry Kane, Jack Grealish, and Enzo Fernandez.
Update: Matthijs De Ligt has joined Manchester United this summer. The Dutch defender could make another move, as he has been seen training in the latest Adidas F50 football boots from the Vivid Horizon Pack. This suggests he may sign with Adidas again, even though he still wears Nike Phantom cleats in matches.
Indeed, De Ligt already trained in Adidas boots almost one year ago but has continued to wear Nike cleats in matches for almost one year now.
11 October 2023: De Ligt Trains in Latest Adidas X Soccer Cleats
Upon his return from injury, we spotted De Ligt wearing the Adidas X Crazyfast boots from the latest 'Marinerush' collection. This shows that De Ligt is likely to leave Nike and return to Adidas.
Matthijs De Ligt x Adidas X Crazyfast
After more than a year with Nike, De Ligt regularly wore the Phantom GT and later the Phantom GX. But in recent training, De Ligt returned to the shoe line he regularly wore in the past - Adidas X.
Matthijs De Ligt to Rejoin Adidas?
During the period from 2019 to 2022, De Ligt regularly used Adidas X shoe models, in particular Adidas X 19 shoes.
Nike has not signed many new players recently, but have also lost many important players such as Harry Kane, Jack Gralish, and Enzo Fernandez
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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.
