Real Betis Considering Switch from Hummel to Puma Amid Quality Concerns
- Potential Sponsorship Change: Real Betis is considering ending its partnership with Hummel and switching to Puma due to concerns about the quality of Hummel's match and retail jerseys.
- Quality Concerns: Both Real Betis supporters and the club have expressed dissatisfaction with the durability and finish of Hummel's products, especially the 2024-25 season kits.
- Contract Implications: While Real Betis' deal with Hummel runs until 2027, the quality issues could lead to an early termination, with Puma as a potential replacement if Hummel doesn't improve their product quality.
Spanish club Real Betis is reportedly exploring the possibility of terminating its partnership with Hummel and switching to Puma for their technical sponsorship. The potential change comes following widespread concerns about the quality of their current jerseys.
Quality Problems With Hummel Betis 24-25 Home Kit
Multiple Spanish sources report that Betis supporters and the club itself have expressed dissatisfaction with Hummel's product quality during their current partnership. Fans have particularly voiced concerns about the durability and finish of the 2024-25 season kits.
Hola @RealBetis @hummelspain esto es una VERGÜENZA, una auténtica VERGÜENZA. Camiseta con una sola puesta, lavada a mano con agua fría y del revés….mañana la llevo para que me la descambien en la tienda le @cclagohsevilla espero que no me pongan ninguna pega. @TinteroVB pic.twitter.com/Pw0cnHQsvA
— Riski Martín Tagua (@riskimartin) September 3, 2024
The Seville-based club's current five-year deal with Hummel runs until 2027, but the reported quality issues could lead to an early termination. Puma has emerged as the frontrunner to replace the Danish manufacturer, potentially marking a significant shift in Betis' kit manufacturing arrangements.
Betis 24-25 Home Kit
However, it is well possible that Hummel will address the issues and provide the team with better-quality jerseys in order to be able to continue the deal.
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