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Mbappé switches from Nike to On, marking brand's entry into football

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Kylian Mbappé, captain of the French national team, has ended his long-term partnership with Nike, signing instead with Swiss sportswear brand On. According to France24, the deal marks On’s entry into football, with the company also appointing Thierry Henry, a former France and Arsenal star, as its football director. CNBC Top News reports that Mbappé had been with Nike for approximately two decades, and this agreement represents On’s first deal with a soccer player. The move signifies a major shift for both Mbappé and On, as the Swiss brand enters the football market with one of the sport’s most prominent athletes.

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