Monday briefing: FC Barcelona strike new ‘€127 million per year’ kit deal with Nike

FC Barcelona have announced a new multi-year kit sponsorship agreement with Nike coming into effect this season in a deal reported to be the biggest of its kind in world football.

In a statement released on Saturday, the club said it marks “a new start” for the two parties but not disclose details of the deal’s length or value. Spanish media reported that as well as covering the period up to 2028 when the current contract ends, it also includes an extension from 2028 to 2038, bringing i