Kylian Mbappé Ends 20-Year Nike Partnership to Sign Boot Deal With Swiss Brand On

Kylian Mbappé has ended a two-decade association with Nike to sign a new boot deal with the Swiss sports brand On, according to the Guardian.

The France captain will also become a shareholder in the company, the report said, marking a significant shift for a brand that has traditionally focused on running and tennis.

On is planning a major expansion into football next year, according to the Guardian, and has appointed former France international Thierry Henry as its football director as part of that push.

Mbappé said of the move, "We have a shared dream, and this is only the beginning," according to the report.

The switch ends a relationship with Nike that dates back to when Mbappé was a child, and represents a notable departure from one of football's most dominant boot suppliers to a relatively new entrant in the sport.

Further details of the financial terms of the deal, and On's specific plans for entering the football market, were not disclosed in the report.