PSG defender Achraf Hakimi has been spotted wearing Nike Mercurial boots in training, marking a significant shift from his long-standing partnership with Adidas. The Moroccan international, who just extended his contract with PSG until 2029, could be transitioning to Nike's flagship boot line. Thanks to @nuevedunueve and our follower chraibi for the spot.
Hakimi Spotted in Nike Mercurial - Long-Term Adidas Partnership to End?
The change was first noticed when Hakimi appeared in Nike lifestyle sneakers during the last Champions League arrival, followed by a training session where he wore the latest bright red Nike Mercurial Superfly cleats. This represents a major change for Hakimi, who has worn various Adidas models throughout his career at Real Madrid, Dortmund, Inter Milan, and PSG.
Notably, during his contract extension ceremony with PSG yesterday, Hakimi was still wearing Adidas shoes, suggesting that his switch to Nike is not fully over yet.
The timing of Hakimi's apparent Nike deal aligns with his new long-term commitment to the club, which is one of Nike's elite teams. The Nike deal might be part of that contract extension.
While Nike has not officially announced signing Hakimi, his appearance in multiple Nike products, from lifestyle to performance footwear, strongly indicates a new sponsorship deal. This would be one of Nike's most significant player acquisitions in recent years, and it might be a swift of Nike, which ended deals with many very good footballers.
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