Austria Extends Long-Term Puma Kit Deal
Puma and Austrian Football Federation (ÖFB) extend their long-term kit deal contract. At a press conference in the Ernst-Happel-Stadium of Vienna, Puma and the Austrian Football Federation announced an extension of their to their longest running partnership. Puma has been the Austrian National Football Team Jersey supplier since 40 years, including four FIFA World Cups and one UEFA European championship.
ÖFB president Leo Windtner added, "We have long standing relationships with most of our partners, all of which are based on trust, mutual appreciation and the right balance between giving and taking. However, a partnership over such a long period of time is unique to us, and it shows it is profitable for either side. I am very pleased about PUMA keeping their faith with us, continuing to be a great technical partner."
Puma extends long-term Austria Football Federation Kit (ÖFB) Deal
The new Puma Austria Kit Deal was announced at a press conference.
The new Kit Deal allows Puma to supply all official playing kits, including the men’s, women’s and all youth national teams. Puma and the Austrian Football Federation did not announce any further contract details, even though it's expected that Puma will supply the Austria Kits at least until 2018.
Christian Voigt, Senior Head of Global Sports Marketing at PUMA said, "For us this is a very special partnership, the longest standing in PUMA’s history. Over the past 40 years we have formed a relationship of trust, and one that has been consistently based on common values and aspirations. We are delighted with this extension, and wish the ÖFB great success as they look to build on their great start to the European Championship qualification."
Austria top UEFA EURO 2016 qualifying Group G, while they face Russia on Saturday in a crucial match for both teams to reach the UEFA Euro 2016 in France.
