Manchester City and Puma confirm largest kit deal in Premier League history
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We have extended our partnership with @pumafootball, which began in 2019. This collaboration has delivered breakthrough innovation, cultural moments & commercial success, both on and off the pitch.
This is a partnership built on shared values 🤝 — Manchester City (@ManCity) July 15, 2025
The new contract runs for at least another 10 years, reports said, worth a record 100 million pounds a year to the club. City previously signed a 65 million pounds per year deal with the German kit manufacturer in 2019.
The agreement is expected to set a new benchmark for kit manufacturer deals among English clubs, surpassing Manchester United's 900 million pounds 10-year contract with Adidas, signed in 2023.
City has enjoyed an exceptional run since 2020, winning four consecutive Premier League titles and securing the treble in the 2022-23 season. However, it did not win a major trophy last season.
City will begin its 2025-26 Premier League campaign on August 16 with a trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers.
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