FC Barcelona Has Canceled Nike Deal, President Says
- Contract Termination: FC Barcelona has terminated its contract with Nike due to alleged non-compliance by Nike.
- New Kit Maker Options: FC Barcelona is considering Nike, Adidas/Puma, or creating their own brand, BLM, as their new kit maker.
- Nike's Existing Commitment: Despite the termination, Nike is still confirmed to make the FC Barcelona 2024-25 kits.
FC Barcelona has broken its contract with Nike due to non-compliance, according to President Joan Laporta.
Barcelona Terminates Nike Deal, Nike Responds with Precautionary Measures to Prevent the Termination
In the first episode of the club's brand-new podcast, Laporta stated that Nike had failed to meet their obligations, leading the club to terminate the contract. However, Nike responded by taking precautionary measures to prevent the termination.
Nike wants to prevent the termination
Laporta revealed that the club is currently considering three options for its new kit maker: Nike, its competitors (Adidas or Puma), and FC Barcelona's own brand, BLM.
Laporta mentioned that Nike had made efforts to improve the contract, but they were insufficient as the market would be offering better deals. He emphasized that the club's responsibility is to secure the best contract possible and that continuing with Nike on a below-market contract is not in the club's best interest.
No specific deadline has been mentioned for making a decision on the new supplier.
Nike will certainly make the FC Barcelona 2024-25 kits
The FC Barcelona 2024-25 kits will certainly still be made by Nike. For all future seasons, things seem more uncertain than ever before Nike.
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