On enters football with Mbappé
Kylian Mbappé joins On as Thierry Henry becomes director of football. The September 18 announcement goes beyond a sponsorship switch.
Sources checked:
Development date:
Sources: 2 traceable sources
About the editorial teamEditorial standardsSuggest a correction
Mbappé is not changing clubs: he is helping build a new football brand. Swiss company On announced the partnership in Zurich on September 18, 2026; the French forward will also contribute to product development. Thierry Henry becomes director of football. On’s announcement
More than a different logo
His Nike era has ended. Our editorial reading is that the real question now is how much of a star’s visibility can translate into a convincing product on the pitch. A famous name attracts attention; a football boot still has to prove itself in every sprint and touch. An announcement is not, by itself, a performance test.
More stories in our football section.
