FC Barcelona is considering all options to decide which brand will make its shirts next season. The club currently has a contract with Nike until 2028, but there are some issues causing tension between them. These include problems with t-shirt supply, financial penalties affecting the club’s income, lower payments compared to other brands like Puma or New Balance, and restrictions on selling technical products online outside of Spain.Barça has three options to choose from as the deadline for next season’s kits approaches: stick with Nike under better terms, switch to a different brand offering more money and better terms, or produce and sell kits under its own brand.The second and third options would mean ending the partnership with Nike and possibly facing legal issues. Barça is considering the pros and cons of this decision, including potential compensation to Nike and the freedom to work with a new sponsor or produce its own brand.In the club’s board, there are very strong voices that support the idea of parting ways with Nike and creating their own brand. This option has been thoroughly explored, with discussions and negotiations with companies capable of producing clothing for Barça due to the potential profits it could bring. On the other hand, some members of the board prefer to stick with Nike as long as they offer more money and flexibility for Barça to sell kits. Alternatively, they could consider a more traditional brand like Puma, which may offer higher payments and relieve the club from handling clothing production and distribution. The final decision is expected to be made within two weeks, as reported by MD, and will need to be approved by the board of directors, especially if they choose to end the partnership with Nike.
FC Barcelona is considering all options to decide which brand will make its shirts next season. The club currently has a contract with Nike until 2028, but there are some issues causing tension between them. These include problems with t-shirt supply, financial penalties affecting the club’s income, lower payments compared to other brands like Puma or New Balance, and restrictions on selling technical products online outside of Spain.
Barça has three options to choose from as the deadline for next season’s kits approaches: stick with Nike under better terms, switch to a different brand offering more money and better terms, or produce and sell kits under its own brand.
The second and third options would mean ending the partnership with Nike and possibly facing legal issues. Barça is considering the pros and cons of this decision, including potential compensation to Nike and the freedom to work with a new sponsor or produce its own brand.
In the club’s board, there are very strong voices that support the idea of parting ways with Nike and creating their own brand. This option has been thoroughly explored, with discussions and negotiations with companies capable of producing clothing for Barça due to the potential profits it could bring. On the other hand, some members of the board prefer to stick with Nike as long as they offer more money and flexibility for Barça to sell kits. Alternatively, they could consider a more traditional brand like Puma, which may offer higher payments and relieve the club from handling clothing production and distribution. The final decision is expected to be made within two weeks, as reported by MD, and will need to be approved by the board of directors, especially if they choose to end the partnership with Nike.
