Vinicius Junior is considered by many in the Spanish capital to be a first class striker. A player on par with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo or Leo Messi. However, they don’t think the same about the brand that wears it. Nike has a player in the second row. Something that really pisses the player off. So much so that he is determined to part ways with the sports company
It all started when Nike released a new ad two weeks ago. One of these featuring the cool characters from the sports company. Among others, you can see Mbappe, Ronaldo or Vandyke. Even former players like Ronaldo Nazario or Ronaldinho appeared
However, for Nike, these ancient glories carry far more weight than Vinicius. The player is still waiting to be called into the ad
Although, this absence is not what bothered the Brazilian footballer the most. What really angers him the most is what happened a few days before the start of the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Because Nike did not send him the new model of shoes. The Carioca striker continues to wear the yellow boots
While Cristiano Ronaldo or Mbappe received his new Nike shoes, Vinicius was waiting in the mail. There were no boots for the Real Madrid striker. A fact that deeply upset the footballer, who is offended by the brand. He feels that he is not being appreciated as he deserves. So much so that, according to some Madrid media, he is ready to break off his relationship with Nike
Vini’s current contract with Nike dates back to 2018 and does not expire until 2028, but the player’s lawyers are already working on terminating it. Their intentions are to sign with a competitor’s brand. An option that Adidas really likes, which is also a supplier to Real Madrid. Unless there is a drastic change in the deal in the coming weeks, Vinicius and his entourage will do their best to separate themselves from Nike
