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Barcelona president Joan Laporta claims Nike have 'breached their contract' with La Liga giants as club reportedly enter discussions with Puma

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Barca and Nike have been in partnership for nearly 26 years but Spanish publication <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/barca-puma-llegan-principio-acuerdo-97358209" target="_blank">Sport reports</a> that deal could break soon. The sportswear giant and the La Liga behemoths, who have had some public financial issues in recent years, are reportedly at an impasse, primarily due to financial reasons. Now Laporta wants Nike to bring more to the table.

WHAT HAPPENED?

In an interview with <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/barcelona/2024/02/02/65bc98ba9b99c6002e05646d-directo.html" target="_blank">RAC1</a> on Friday, he said: "We have some concerns and a situation that is not what we wanted. The operation has been deteriorating, we think they have breached the contract."Puma? Don't mention names. We are talking to Nike. In times of difficulty, they have not shown themselves. In words, yes. When we have shown our teeth, they have made the effort but it is not enough."It is at this point that we want to find the best solution. There are three options: continue with them, accept what the market gives us, or do it ourselves through BLM [Barca Licensing &amp; Merchandising]."

WHAT JOAN LAPORTA SAID

Barca's current deal with Nike was signed in 2016 and runs until 2028, providing the club with approximately £132.5 million ($167.5m) per season in revenue. However, in light of their financial situation, Barca reportedly want a <a href="https://onefootball.com/en/news/barcelona-and-nike-not-seeing-eye-to-eye-on-contract-terms-puma-new-balance-on-high-alert-38648941" target="_blank">better, more lucrative deal</a> and that is where Puma could come in.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Off the pitch, negotiations between Nike and Barcelona are likely to continue, with Puma waiting in the wings. On the pitch, the Blaugrana host Granada next Sunday in La Liga, hoping to close the gap on league leaders Real Madrid.

WHAT NEXT?

Barcelona president Joan Laporta claims Nike have 'breached their contract' with La Liga giants as club reportedly enter discussions with Puma | Goal.com US

Barcelona president Joan Laporta claims main kit sponsor Nike have &quot;breached their contract&quot; with the club and are reportedly in talks with Puma.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta claims Nike have &apos;breached their contract&apos; with La Liga giants as club reportedly enter discussions with Puma

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