On Holding Signs Kylian Mbappé Away From NIKE in Football Push

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On Holding AG has signed Kylian Mbappé, ending the forward's nearly two-decade relationship with NIKE, Inc. and marking the Swiss company's first major move into football apparel. Mbappé, who plays for Real Madrid and is the World Cup's all-time leading goal scorer, will serve as a global ambassador and work directly with On's product teams on footwear and apparel design; financial terms were not released, but The Athletic reported the deal includes an equity component alongside cash. On also named football commentator Thierry Henry as its director of football, formalizing a connection in the works since late 2025. Evercore ISI analyst Michael Binetti called the signing a direct challenge to NIKE and adidas, which he described as having a near-monopoly in the football market, and said the investment should act as a solid near-term catalyst for On's stock. The deal lands as NIKE shares are down about 42.95% year to date under CEO Elliott Hill, and after NIKE lost Barcelona's Lamine Yamal to Adidas in 2024. On, which only entered football this year and plans to launch its first football products in 2027, saw hedge fund ownership rise from 52 to 54 between the first and second quarters, while NIKE's fell from 71 funds to 56.

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On Holding Ltd
ONON
▲ PositiveDemandrelevance

On signs global football star Kylian Mbappé as ambassador and product collaborator, its first major move into football apparel ahead of 2027 product launches.

Nike Inc
NKE
▼ NegativeCompetitionrelevance

On signs Kylian Mbappé away from Nike, ending his nearly two-decade Nike relationship and directly challenging Nike's near-monopoly in football.

adidas AG
ADS
▼ NegativeCompetitionrelevance

Analyst Binetti frames the On-Mbappé signing as a direct challenge to adidas's near-monopoly in the football market.

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