No More Nike? Matthijs De Ligt to Rejoin Adidas After 2 Years?
Sep 25, 2024, by Phan Tich Giay
- 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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FC Nantes 26-27 Octobre Rose Kit Released - First Pink Kit in Club History
Macron and FC Nantes have officially unveiled a special Octobre Rose kit for the 26-27 campaign, marking the first time in the club's history that Les Canaris will wear pink. Designed to raise awareness and support the fight against breast cancer during Pink October, the jersey will be worn in official competition by both the women's and men's first teams at the Stade de la Beaujoire throughout the month.
The Macron FC Nantes 26-27 Octobre Rose shirt is built around a soft pastel pink base decorated with a brushstroke pattern inspired by the deconstructed awareness ribbon in tonal shades. Deep burgundy trims accent the collar, cuffs, and monochrome branding, while a pink ribbon sits proudly on the chest between the Macron Hero and the embroidered club crest. On the back neck, eight embroidered pink ribbons replace the traditional stars that represent Nantes' eight French league championship titles.
Burgundy shorts and pastel pink socks with a burgundy turnover band complete the full kit. In support of the initiative, 50% of the profits from shirt sales will be donated directly to local charities Madame S and Ma Parenthèse, along with the FC Nantes endowment fund.
Cerro Porteño 2026 Anniversary Kit Released
Paraguayan powerhouse Cerro Porteño and Puma have officially unveiled a special anniversary kit celebrating the club's 114th birthday. Founded on October 1, 1912, "El Ciclón" marks the milestone with a limited-edition design that also represents the end of an era, serving as Puma's final kit for the club ahead of a switch to Diadora in 2027.
The Puma Cerro Porteño 2026 anniversary jersey embraces a distinctive late-1990s retro aesthetic. It features a deep navy base complemented by a bold vertical red stripe running down the center, accented with white piping along the sleeves and side seams. A classic fold-over collar with white trim frames the neckline, while an enlarged retro CP monogram watermark is embossed across the lower torso. The jersey is completed by a traditional shield crest on the left chest and a clean, sponsor-free front.
Produced in strictly limited quantities, the collector's shirt is available in both short-sleeve and long-sleeve versions, bringing a stylish close to Puma's seven-year partnership with Cerro Porteño that began in 2020.
