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REUTERS/VINCENT WEST
[Saba
Sports News] According to reports from Spanish media, Adidas has secured a
long-term contract to sign Barcelona and Spanish national team star Lamine
Yamal as their brand ambassador, snatching him away from Nike. Yamal is set to
become Adidas’ flagship player in the coming years. Recent training sessions
have seen Yamal wearing all-white Adidas boots, further confirming the brand
switch. In the past weeks, Yamal decided not to renew his contract with Nike,
triggering a commercial battle for his endorsement. While both Nike and Adidas
offered lucrative financial deals, Adidas’ commitment to Yamal’s personal
development played a significant role in his decision. As a brand ambassador,
Yamal will feature prominently in Adidas’ upcoming commercial campaigns and
receive increased sponsorship revenue, as Adidas aims to position him as an
icon for the Gen Z demographic.