Arsenal to Sign Adidas Kit Deal: Confirmed by Ian Wright
Update: Arsenal legend Ian Wright appears to have confirmed that Arsenal signed a kit deal with Adidas for the 2019-20 season and beyond:
So pleased Adidas are back sponsoring after this coming season ❤️👌🏾 Especially after seeing what Puma have come up with 🤮 pic.twitter.com/nBUuFrQCQE
— Ian Wright (@IanWright0) 5. Juni 2018
Looks like not just Arsenal fans were unhappy with Puma's efforts...
Update: According to Arseblog, the Arsenal Adidas kit deal is already done. Arsenal would have reached a multi-million pound kit sponsorship agreement with Adidas. The German sportswear brand will become the club’s new kit manufacturer from next season.
Kit News: Arsenal have reached a multi-million pound kit sponsorship agreement with Adidas. The German sportswear brand will become the club’s new kit manufacturer from next season.
— AFCPressWatch (@AFCPressWatch2) June 4, 2018
https://t.co/z60uxCkriK pic.twitter.com/BfcMXjN6dm
Adidas Arsenal Concept Kit by Arsenal Edits
Arsenal's current kit deal with Puma expires at the end of the 2018/19 season. It has been rumored that Arsenal could be about to swap kit provider from Puma to Arsenal have been rife for months, and now new rumors ermerged that a deal between Adidas and Arsenal is close.
Rumors About 50 Million GBP / Season Adidas Arsenal Jersey Deal
The news that a Arsenal Adidas kit deal would be close have been shared by Arsenal insider Darren on Twitter, who 'had been told that Adidas have made a very big offer to be Arsenal new kit partner close +/- £50m PA'. A decision on Arsenal's next kit supplier 'would be soon'.
Told that Adidas have made a very big offer to be Arsenal new kit partner close +/- £50m PA. May encompass other merchandise rights as well. Decision on kit rights will be soon
— Darren (@DarrenArsenal1) March 29, 2018
The possible Adidas Arsenal deal would be worth 20 million GBP more per season for the Gunners, who currently get 30 million GBP from Puma.
It would be the first time since 1994 that Adidas would be Arsenal's official kit sponsors. The Three Stripes had been making the kits for the Gunners from 1986 until 1994.
Recently, Puma secured deals with Marseille and Milan valid from the 2018-19 season. The Big Cat will possiby also become Manchester City's new kit supplier when their deal with Nike come to an end (almost certain in Summer 2019).
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