Not only the Nike contract of Brazil and Barcelona superstar Paulinho has ended with the end of 2017, Chelsea FC and Brazil superstar Willian also seems to be a without a boot deal since the start of the year.
Willian Debuts Custom Blacked-Out Nike Mercurial Vapor XI 'Ice' Boots
Close-up pictures of Willian's custom blacked-out cleats.
While Willian laced up in branded Nike Mercurial Vapor boots in the last match of 2017 against Stoke, the Brazil midfielder blacked-out his Nike Mercurial Vapor XI cleats from the 'Fire & Ice' collection for the game against Arsenal on January 3. He also laced up in the unbranded Nike Mercurial boots in the match against Norwich, making it almost certain that his contrat with Nike is up.
Willian had been lacing up in Nike boots throughout his entire career as professional.
There is no information which brand Willian will join ahead of the 2018 World Cup yet.
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