Kylian Mbappé has left Nike and signed a sponsorship deal with the Swiss sportswear company On, according to ESPN. The agreement was reported on Friday, September 18, 2026.
ESPN's headline confirms the switch, and the move has drawn wide attention. News.com.au framed it as the "end of Nike era," while Fox Sports described it as the end of an era and said the giant brand's troubles are deepening after the footballer's announcement. The Australian reported that Mbappé ended his Nike deal to join the Swiss brand On.
The reaction across outlets suggests the change is being treated as a significant moment in sportswear sponsorship rather than a routine contract move. Soccerbible.com published a piece titled "Why On Football Could Change Everything," signaling interest in what the brand's entry into football means.
Mbappé's departure marks the close of a long association with Nike, though the reporting summarized here does not include the length or value of either agreement. Details of the On deal, including its terms and duration, were not disclosed in the material available.
What to watch next: how On positions Mbappé in its football push, and whether Nike responds in the sponsorship market.