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- Sep 18, 202690% CONFIDENCEfrom the source
Kylian Mbappé Leaves Nike to Lead On's Move Into Football
- On announced its entry into football on 18 September 2026 with Kylian Mbappé, the World Cup's record goal scorer, as its first signing and a global ambassador[1]
- Mbappé had been with Nike since 2006; according to a person familiar with it, Nike chose not to renew when his contract ended in July[2]
- Thierry Henry, working with On behind the scenes since late 2025, becomes Director of Football; Swiss international Sydney Schertenleib of FC Barcelona also joins the football programme[1]
- On will apply LightSpray, its robotic sprayed-filament upper technology introduced in 2024, to football footwear developed with elite players[1]
- Terms were not disclosed but include cash and equity; On plans its first boots in 2027[3]
- Jefferies warned that football is one of the most expensive categories to enter and that 'performance credibility cannot simply be bought'[2]
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- [1]90%press.on-running.com/on-enters-football-alongside-kylian-mbappepress.on-running.com· Posted Sep 27, 2026· Starts Sep 18, 2026 ✓· 26% of score
On's release is datelined 'ZURICH, Switzerland, September 18, 2026 – Today, Swiss sportswear brand On announces its entry into football alongside football champion Kylian Mbappé', published 2026-09-18T12:10:00+00:00.
- [2]85%Nike parts ways with Kylian Mbappé; soccer superstar signs with Oncnbc.com· Published Sep 18, 2026· 25% of score
CNBC, 18 Sep 2026: Mbappé joined Nike in 2006 as a child; a source says Nike chose not to renew when his contract ended in July; Jefferies warned football is one of the most expensive categories to enter.
- [3]80%Mbappe leaves Nike, signs with On as Swiss sportswear maker forays into soccer (Reuters)dukecountry.fm· Published Sep 18, 2026· 25% of score
Reuters copy: terms undisclosed but the deal includes cash and equity components; On plans to launch its first boots in 2027.[1]
- [4]75%Kylian Mbappé leaves Nike to join Swiss sportswear giant Onyoutube.com· Published Sep 18, 2026· 25% of score
CNBC[2] Television's Squawk on the Street report on the signing, uploaded 18 Sep 2026.
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