After Mbappé’s departure, Nike signs another French star, Michael Olise

Author: Gildas AmoussouPublished on: October 16, 2026Country: France
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After Mbappé’s departure, Nike signs another French star, Michael Olise

Nike has signed a sponsorship deal with Bayern Munich player Michael Olise, making him one of the main ambassadors for its football boots. The agreement, reported by Footy Headlines and relayed by Spanish newspaper AS on October 16, 2026, has no disclosed financial terms. Olise had previously played without a boot sponsorship deal and favored Nike Hypervenom Phantom III boots. Nike is reportedly considering bringing back the Hypervenom range in 2027, and Olise is said to have tested a prototype in June 2026.

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