The final whistle has been blown on Nike’s kit deal with Manchester United after the sportswear manufacturer announced it will be pulling out of the contract race.
The decision ends a relationship between Nike and the Manchester football club, which has spanned 13 years. The contract is estimated to be worth £750m, with German manufacturer Adidas tipped to take over as shirt sponsors. A Nike statement released on Tuesday afternoon read: “Any partnership with a club or federation has to be mutually…
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