Exclusive: Neymar is Leaving Nike

Neymar Jr.'s 15-year partnership with Nike is coming to an end. The football star is set to announce his departure from the sportswear giant in the coming weeks.

The news marks the end of an era for Nike, which has sponsored the Brazilian footballer since his early days at Santos FC. Neymar initially signed with Nike at the age of 13 and later renewed his contract in 2011 for 11 years, which was set to expire in 2022.

Neymar's departure is expected to have a significant impact on Nike's business. The Paris Saint-Germain star has been a key figure in boosting Nike's sales in the football market.

Despite being one of the biggest names in football, Neymar was noticeably absent from Nike's recent ad campaigns. In fact, he hasn't appeared in any of Nike's major ad campaigns in recent years, including the 2020 film 'No One Can Stop Football' and the 2021 campaign 'Football Needs You.'

Rumor has it that Neymar could sign with Puma, a major competitor of Nike in the football market.

A recent report suggests that Neymar has already inked a deal with a new brand and plans to unveil it in the coming days.