Nike vs Puma! Are Barcelona playing kit manufacturer game in bid to get best possible deal?

Barcelona have a long-standing deal in place with Nike, but talks have been held with Puma regarding a lucrative kit manufacturing agreement.

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• Blaugrana have worked with Nike for over 20 years
• Have a deal in place through to 2026
• Looking to renegotiate or walk away entirely

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Liga giants are currently tied to terms with Nike that are supposed to run through until the summer of 2026, with there the option for a further two-year extension beyond that point. The Blaugrana have been working with the American sportswear giants for over 20 years.

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  Barca are, however, said to be unhappy with their present deal and are looking to renegotiate. It has been suggested that a contract with Nike could be terminated – with Puma emerging as frontrunners to take over in Catalunya.

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  A deal worth €200 million (£171m/$217m) per year was said to be close with the German brand, but discussions there have slowed down. That is because, according to , Barca are being accused of playing rival manufacturers off against each another.

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  Puma believe that Barcelona are using them as a pawn in a game that is intended to get a better offer from Nike. They were ready to take things forward, if all legal loopholes could be closed off with Nike, but suspicions have now been raised.