Sneakers.co.id – Legendary brands should be worn by legends too. It seems that this idea underlies PUMA to sign a long-term partnership with Brazilian footballer Neymar Jr., represented by NR Sports. As one of the most successful athletes of his generation, Neymar will wear the PUMA King boots known as the legendary silhouette of PUMA.
Neymar won't just wear the PUMA King on the pitch, but will also be brand ambassadors off the field, wear all lines of lifestyle, training, as well as shoe products. and PUMA sports-inspired clothing.
"Neymar Jr. join our PUMA Family, extraordinary", kata Bjørn Gulden, CEO PUMA. "He is one of the best players in the world and is very relevant to global football and youth culture. We are very pleased and look forward to working with him both on and off the pitch. ”
In a message to his fans on his social media channel entitled “The King is Back”, Neymar Jr. talk about the impact that great players like Pelé and Maradona had on his life, and their decision to follow in their footsteps by partnering with PUMA.
“I grew up watching videos of great football legends like Pelé, Cruyff, Eusebio and Maradona,said Neymar Jr. "These are the kings in the field, my sports kings. I want to restore the legacy that those athletes created on the field. They each play at PUMA, and each one of them creates their magic in The KING. ”
He continued: “Every time I tie my shoes, my KING shoes, I will do anything to achieve all my dreams to honor my name and all the great people who wore the KING before me. This will be the history of my PUMA. The king has returned!”
Neymar has won several trophies in Brazil, Spain and France, as well as the Champions League and Copa Libertadores. He also won the Olympic Gold Medal with the Brazilian National Team in 2016. He has scored 61 goals in 101 match for Brazil, making him the third highest goalscorer for his national team.
He currently plays for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and has won three French league titles, dua French Cup, dan dua League Cup. He played an important role in leading the club to its first Champions League Final in 2020.