The equipment market is on the move: After Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal could also leave his long-time partner Nike.
The connection between Roger Federer and his outfitter Nike seemed made for eternity: “It has been clear for a few days that there is no certainty even in this respect. Federer has been wearing Uniqlo dresses since the start of the Wimbledon tournament, knitted with a hot needle, which was no problem due to the strict rules at the most important tournament of the year.
Rafael Nadal is therefore the biggest advertising medium on the ATP tour for the brand with the “Swoosh”. But even this liaison could end at the end of the year. Then Nadal’s contract with Nike expires, an extension doesn’t seem to be a foregone conclusion. The Spanish media report that the world’s first person wants to earn more than the ten million US dollars per annum he has earned over the last five years.
Three times as much, to be precise. At least that is what the newspaper El Diario wants to know. If Nike does not meet these demands, Under Armor would be a replacement for Rafael Nadal. The US company currently has Andy Murray under contract.
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