UPDATE - No More Hummel: Köln to Sign Adidas Kit Deal?
- Hummel Deal: Köln's current kit deal with Hummel runs until 2027, and an early exit would require a transfer fee.
- Adidas Talks: Köln is in discussions with Adidas for a kit deal starting in 2027, potentially ending the Hummel partnership.
- Financial Incentive: Köln's current Hummel deal is worth 4 million Euro/year and a new deal, potentially with Adidas, is expected to be more lucrative.
Update: New deals about Köln's kit supplier situation and the team's talks with Adidas have been revealed by local newspaper Express, and shared by @jasko1948. Check them out below.
Köln to Sign Adidas Kit Deal For 2027 and Beyond?
The current Hummel Köln kit deal is valid until 2027 (running since the 22-23 season). Köln has been in talks with Adidas about a kit deal, which would be valid from 2027. Should there be an exit before then, Hummel must be paid a transfer fee.
It is also possible that Köln and Hummel will continue their partnership or, even though more unlikely, a third brand will hijack a deal.
Köln currently gets 4 million Euro/year from Hummel. A new deal is expected to bring the club more money.
Adidas has been Koln's kit maker on several occasions. The last time Adidas supplied Koln with kits was between 2005 and 2008.
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