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FootballRanking the Top 10 Football Kit Deals As Manchester United Sign £900 Million Contract With Adidas
- Manchester United have signed a 10-year, £900 million deal with Adidas
- Real Madrid and Barcelona’s kit contracts are still above Manchester United’s deal
- Six Premier League teams have made it onto the list of the top 10 most lucrative football kit deals
More money is coming Manchester United’s way.
The Red Devils have secured another huge payday, landing a new £900 million agreement with German kit supplier Adidas.
How does this contract compare to kit deals of other football powerhouses?
Sports Brief looks at the top 10 football kit deals in the world.
1. Real Madrid
Real Madrid remain kings when it comes to kit deals. The Spanish giants’ deal with Adidas is worth £110 million per year, with the contract lasting until 2025.
Los Blancos totally deserve that huge deal as they are the most successful club in European football, winning 14 titles in the Champions League.
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2. Barcelona
The Catalan giants come in second on this list, with Barcelona having a £100 million-a-year contract with Nike that runs until 2028.
They remain one of the world’s most valuable football clubs despite losing superstar Lionel Messi two years ago.
They have recovered from his departure, winning the La Liga title last season.
3. Manchester United
The three-time Champions League winners are set to land the most lucrative kit deal in the history of the Premier League, with the Red Devils securing a 10-year contract with Adidas worth £90 million per year, per ESPN.
United had a £75 million-per-year contract with Adidas that runs until 2025. The two sides decided to extend their partnership, with United agreeing to an early renewal of their contract with the German brand.
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Football4. Paris Saint-Germain
The French giants are fourth on the list after signing a £68.7 million-per-year contract with Nike in 2019.
They have grown in market value since Messi joined the club in 2021.
Although the Argentine star has now moved on to Inter Miami, PSG remain one of the most valuable clubs in the world with Neymar and Kylian Mbappe still part of the team.
5. Manchester City
After signing a new deal with Puma in 2019, Manchester City have moved up to fifth with an annual earning of £65 million.
That deal will run until 2029 for the reigning Premier League champions, per The Guardian.
6. Arsenal
The Gunners’ £60 million-a-year contract with Adidas sees them joint sixth in the list.
Their deal is set to expire next year and it will be interesting to see whether they can secure a more lucrative contract now that they are back playing Champions League football again.
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Football7. Chelsea
The Blues also pocket the same amount as Arsenal, but with rivals Nike, and have a deal in place until 2032.
Chelsea finished 12th in the Premier League last season despite having a star-studded lineup.
8. Juventus
Juventus are the only Italian football club to make the top 10, earning £46 million per year in their deal with Adidas.
Their contract with the German kit supplier runs until 2027. That money will be helpful for the Old Lady, who will not be competing in European football this coming season.
9. Bayern Munich
The reigning Bundesliga champs earn £42.5 million a year with Adidas and are the only German side to make the top 10.
Their deal runs until 2030.
10. Tottenham
Tottenham have the 10th biggest kit contract in world football, with Spurs currently pocketing £30 million per year in their deal with Nike, which runs until 2033.
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Football10. Liverpool
The Reds' £30 million deal with Nike rounds off the list. They replaced New Balance as their kit supplier in 2019. They are the sixth Premier League club in the top ten.
Ten Hag makes brutal assessment
Sports Brief also reported on Erik ten Hag rating United’s chances of winning the Premier League following their loss to Borussia Dortmund on Sunday.
The Red Devils have lost each of their last three preseason games, leading Ten Hag to make a brutal assessment.
He said that only Manchester City can dream of winning the Premier League given their recent success.