CHELSEA SIGNS NEW BUMPER DEAL WORTH £900m WITH NIKE, DUMPS ADIDAS

West London club side, Chelsea has signed a kit sponsorship contract with Nike in a deal worth £900million for 15 years.

TOPUP9JA learnt that this deal is the club's biggest kit deal.
Chelsea had earlier parted ways with Adidas at the end of the last season in May, after the pair decided to terminate their current deal six years early.
It was reported that the new 15-year deal, will earn the West London club a fee £60m for a year.

Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said: 'This is an incredibly exciting and important deal for the club. Like Chelsea, Nike is known around the world for its excellence and innovation and we look forward to working together in what is sure to be a successful partnership.

'We believe Nike will be able to support our growth into new markets as well as helping us maintain our place among the world's elite football clubs.'

Trevor Edwards, president of the Nike Brand, said: 'Chelsea is a world-class club with a rich tradition and passionate fans across the globe.

'The partnership with Chelsea reinforces our leadership position in football. We are excited to help grow the club's global reach, serving players and supporters with Nike innovation and design.'
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