Botafogo Announces Mizuno Kit Deal - No More Reebok
Apr 18, 2026, by Phan Tich Giay
- New Partnership: Botafogo has officially announced a new kit supplier partnership with Mizuno, marking the return of the Japanese brand to Brazilian football.
- Contract Details: The deal between Botafogo and Mizuno is set to run for three and a half years, until the end of 2029.
- End of Reebok Era: Botafogo's partnership with Reebok, which has been in place for the last three years, will end in June, two months earlier than originally scheduled.
Update - Apr 18, 2026: Brazilian club Botafogo has officially announced a new kit supplier partnership with Mizuno. This agreement marks the highly anticipated return of the Japanese sportswear brand to Brazilian football.
The new deal between Botafogo and Mizuno is set to run for three and a half years. John Textor, head of Botafogo's football operations, expressed his excitement about uniting two century-old institutions that share a deep respect for their origins and a constant pursuit of evolution.
Fans will not have to wait long to see the results of this new collaboration. The first bespoke Mizuno Botafogo kit collection is officially scheduled to be unveiled before the start of the 2026 World Cup.
Are you excited to see Mizuno back in Brazilian football? What do you expect from the new Botafogo kits? Let us know in the comments.
Apr 15, 2026: No More Reebok: Botafogo to Announce Mizuno Kit Deal Soon
A major kit supplier switch is reportedly on the horizon in Brazilian football. According to information from local sports outlet Lance, Botafogo is expected to officially announce Mizuno as their brand-new sports equipment supplier very soon, effectively ending their relationship with Reebok. Thanks for Mantos do Futebol for the heads-up.
Botafogo to Announce Mizuno Kit Deal Soon
The current partnership between Botafogo and Reebok has been in place for the last three years. Originally, this contract was scheduled to expire in August of this year. However, reports indicate that this agreement will actually be terminated two months early, officially coming to an end in June.
This premature exit will officially close the chapter on the Reebok era for the Glorioso.
To replace Reebok, Botafogo has secured a long-term agreement with Mizuno.
The new contract between Botafogo and the Japanese sportswear brand is reportedly set to run until the end of 2029.
Just like their current arrangement with Reebok, Botafogo will reportedly retain complete freedom over the design process for their entire clothing line. All kit and apparel designs will continue to be created in-house by the club itself, with Mizuno stepping in to manufacture and supply the final products.
The official announcement of this new partnership is expected to be made by the club before the end of this month (April 2026).
Are you excited to see Mizuno take over the Botafogo contract? Let us know in the comments below.
Special Virgil van Dijk x Patta Jersey Revealed
Amsterdam streetwear label Patta has teamed up with Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk and Nike to unveil a vibrant, one-off football jersey for the Virgil's Legacy Trophy. The international under-13 tournament, founded by the Liverpool defender in collaboration with his formative club Willem II, brings together 16 elite youth academies from across Europe to compete in Tilburg.
The shirt draws deep inspiration from Van Dijk's Surinamese heritage, taking stylistic cues from traditional pangi cloth, a brightly patterned woven textile central to Maroon and Surinamese culture. The design ingeniously weaves together the primary colors of every participating club, including Liverpool, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, PSG, Ajax, and AC Milan, translating their identities into an eye-catching, blurred check motif across the entire shirt.
The reverse lists the complete roster of competing clubs under "The class of '26," complemented by a custom Patta x Nike co-branded jock tag on the lower hem.
The bespoke jersey has been created exclusively for the young players taking part in the tournament as a commemorative keepsake rather than receiving a general retail release.
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Both of these Adidas packs launch in January 2027.
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The Adidas Liverpool 26-27 European training collection is built around a crisp white base complemented by vibrant red accents. The iconic Adidas Three Stripes run down the sleeves in red, while the chest displays a monochrome red Liverpool crest enclosed in a shield, alongside matching red Adidas and AXA sponsor branding. Streamlined paneling and high-performance cuts from the latest Adidas Tiro template complete the refined aesthetic.
The range includes authentic short-sleeve training tops, long-sleeve drill tops featuring integrated snood neck collars, and insulated sleeveless puffer vests. The complete Adidas Liverpool 26-27 European training collection is available now through the club's official online store and retail outlets.
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The Nike Hong Kong 2026 home jersey combines two shades of red in a subtle half-and-half design, with a centrally aligned chest layout. The circular HKFA crest is positioned right in the center of the chest, accompanied by a white Nike Swoosh directly beneath it.
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Remarkably, even Cristiano Ronaldo, a long-sleeve icon, never wore one during his time in Turin.