According to an exclusive report by a well-known journalist, Kylian Mbappé's contract with Nike will expire next summer, and the two parties are engaged in renewal negotiations.
The report states that Kylian Mbappé's contract with Nike will expire in the summer of 2026, and he is currently negotiating to continue cooperating with the brand. Although the captain of the French national team is crucial to the American sports giant, other direct competitors are also looking to poach him during this period. Nike hopes to do its best to retain him.
Which brand's sneakers will Kylian Mbappé be wearing in a few months?
In recent weeks, the renewal negotiations between the French captain and sportswear manufacturer Nike have been very difficult. The two parties' contract, which began in 2019, will expire in the summer of 2026.
With only a few months left until the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, this is of great importance to the American giant Nike, especially for a player of Mbappé's caliber—he continues to score goals for Real Madrid and may be tempted by rival brands.
Kylian Mbappé is well aware of his own value. He has never privately concealed that he feels comfortable wearing Nike swoosh sneakers. According to our sources, the number of recent meetings between the two parties has increased. Currently, the two parties have not yet reached an agreement on the amount, but Nike still holds a significant lead over its competitors. However, other brands also want to seize this opportunity.
Adidas and Under Armour hope to reach a cooperation through this opportunty
First, there is Adidas, which just signed Mbappé's teammate Rodrygo. Given that Adidas is Real Madrid's kit sponsor, such a cooperation is naturally favored in Madrid.
Under Armour has also expressed interest. The kit sponsor of Mbappé's good friend Achraf Hakimi has approached the French captain. This American brand has relatively low exposure in international competitions at the national team and club levels, but has more funds to invest in such contracts. It also has sufficient financial resources to spend heavily to attract Kylian Mbappé, but Under Armour is far behind in the race.
Like other players of the same level, the expectations for the salary of this Real Madrid forward are as high as tens of millions of euros. He may break the record again.
Nike is trying to formulate a plan to meet the player's requirements, and at the same time, it is advancing the signing of another French player: Desire Doué. The Paris Saint-Germain player currently has no kit sponsorship contract and has also become the target of fierce competition among major brands.
