CHELSEA FC SIGNS RECORD PARTNERSHIP DEAL WITH NIKE

What has been rumored for some time is now a
reality as Chelsea FC just announced it has
signed a kit deal with Nike.
The American sport manufacturer would succeed
Adidas and become the Premier League team’s
kit supplier from the start of the 2017-18 season.
Although both parties decline to reveal the value
or duration of their historic partnership, sport
analysts who have access to the information
believe the new kit deal is the most valuable
commercial contract for the club ever.
Rumors coming out of Stamford Bridge however
reveals the deal to be worth around £60 million
and run for at least ten years. This would put it
second only to Manchester United’s Adidas’
contract in the league.
Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said:-
Trevor Edwards, President of the Nike Brand,
said:-
The new agreement will see the first-ever Nike
Chelsea kits launched in July or August, once the

“This is an incredibly exciting and
important deal for the club. Like Chelsea,
Nike is known around the world for its
excellence and innovation and we look
forward to working together in what is
sure to be a successful partnership.
We believe Nike will be able to support our
growth into new markets as well as helping
us maintain our place among the world’s
elite football clubs.”
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“Chelsea is a world-class club with a rich
tradition and passionate fans across the
globe.
The partnership with Chelsea reinforces
our leadership position in football. We are
excited to help grow the club’s global
reach, serving players and supporters with
Nike innovation and design.”
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