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The staggering amount Nike offered Real Madrid forward Mbappe which he rejected – report
Kylian Mbappe’s move from Nike to Swiss sportswear company On came with a major financial decision, with the Real Madrid forward turning down a contract that would have placed him among the highest-paid athletes in the world for sponsorship.
Mbappe officially ended his long association with Nike after his contract expired this summer.
The Frenchman stopped wearing the American brand at the end of July before eventually agreeing to a long-term partnership with On.
L’Equipe has now revealed just how hard Nike tried to keep the Real Madrid superstar, with the company prepared to offer terms that would have made Mbappe’s endorsement deal one of the biggest in sport.
Nike offered Mbappe more than €20m every year
According to the report, Nike presented Mbappe with a 10-year contract worth more than €20 million per year during negotiations over a new agreement.
Had he accepted, the deal would have put Mbappe alongside NBA superstar LeBron James as one of the best-paid athletes in the world from an equipment sponsorship.
Nike’s offer showed the value the company placed on keeping one of football’s biggest global stars.
Mbappe had been associated with the brand since childhood and continued wearing Nike boots even after his previous agreement had expired.
Ultimately, though, the Frenchman chose a different direction.
Mbappe begins new chapter with On
Mbappe has now become one of the central figures in On’s expansion into football, signing a 10-year partnership with the Swiss company.
The decision is certainly a major shift for a player whose relationship with Nike stretched back to his childhood. Mbappe himself acknowledged the significance of ending that chapter in a message shared on Instagram.
Reflecting on his long association with Nike, the Real Madrid forward wrote: “Some decisions are harder to make than others. Nike has been a part of my life since I was a child.”
Mbappe then looked back to the beginning of that relationship, recalling that he was “7 years old when this story began.”
Now, Mbappe has opted to build a new relationship with On at a point when his profile at Real Madrid continues to grow.
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Manchester United launch final push to sign Real Madrid outcast; club resists permanent exit
Manchester United are stepping up their pursuit of Endrick as the Brazilian forward’s future at Real Madrid becomes increasingly uncertain, with a potential January loan move emerging as a solution to his lack of regular playing time.
According to Bernabeu Digital, Manchester United are making a final push to convince the 19-year-old to join them.
However, negotiations could prove complicated because the Premier League club is interested in including a purchase option in the deal, while Real Madrid are not currently planning to give up permanent control of the striker.
Endrick’s limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season have opened the door to a temporary departure, with AC Milan and Tottenham also emerging as potential destinations.
Why Manchester United want Endrick?
Manchester United are looking for greater attacking productivity and believe Endrick could provide a different dimension to their forward line.
The Premier League club has also been linked with the Brazilian in the past, as they assess options to improve their goalscoring output after a poor start to the season.
Notably, his situation at Real Madrid makes a move more plausible, as Endrick has struggled to secure consistent minutes, and the club is considering a loan that would give him the chance to play regularly.
However, United’s preferred terms could become the biggest obstacle.
The English side reportedly wants the option to buy Endrick at the end of the loan, potentially giving them a route to a permanent transfer if he impresses.
Real Madrid reject permanent Endrick exit
Real Madrid’s preference is understood to be a straightforward loan without a purchase option.
The club want Endrick to gain experience elsewhere before returning to compete for a place in the squad, rather than risk losing a young forward they have invested in for the future.
His previous loan spell at Lyon provides a possible model for another temporary move, although any agreement would depend on the terms offered and the player’s own preferences.
Manchester United are prepared to make an attractive financial proposal in an effort to secure his arrival, but money alone may not resolve the disagreement if Real Madrid remain unwilling to include a purchase clause.
