Zlatan Ibrahimović leaves Nike after eleven years - It now looks like Zlatan Ibrahimović will join Adidas, as the Swedish striker played in blackout custom Ibrahimović Adidas F50 Adizero Boots in the UEFA Champions League clash against Ajax. It confirms the rumours that Nike's contract with Zlatan Ibrahimović expired in 2014, the Swedish striker had worn Nike Mercurial Soccer Boots from 2003.
Zlatan Ibrahimović leaves Nike to join Adidas
Zlatan Ibrahimović trains in blackout Adidas F50 Adizero Soccer Cleats.
Since Zlatan Ibrahimović returned to training in blackout Nike Tiempo Legend V Boots in early November 2014, rumors about Zlatan Ibrahimović leaving Nike have been circulating around the globe. On November 9, Zlatan Ibrahimović returned from a heel injury in the Ligue 1 match against Marseille wearing unbranded Nike Football Boots, confirming the possible Nike switch.
In the next national teams and club matches, the Swedish striker continued to wear the unbranded Nike Tiempo Boots. The fact that Zlatan Ibrahimović wore unbranded Nike Boots confirmed that the Swedish striker left Nike.
Yesterday, Zlatan Ibrahimović was spotted wearing a blackout version of the Adidas F50 Adizero Boots, which is a clear sign that Ibrahimović already agreed a new contract with German brand Adidas. Zlatan Ibrahimović could become the new face of the Adidas F50 2015 Football Boots, as Lionel Messi will receive his own boot silo, called Adidas Messi 10.1 Soccer Cleat.
More info about the possible Zlatan Ibrahimović Adidas switch is expected to be announced in the upcoming weeks.