The English and Manchester City footballer, Jack Grealish has signed a long-term partnership with the premier German sportswear brand, Puma.
Following the partnership, Jack Grealish has been named the brand ambassador of Puma. According to the reports, this newly unveiled partnership is considered to be the highest for a British player in the brand’s history.
The 27-year-old star attacking midfielder will be seen donning the Puma shoes on the turf, featuring in various advertisements and social media campaigns for the company.
Puma is a German-based sports entity that manufactures and designs athletic and casual footwear, sports apparel, and accessories. Founded in 1948 by Rudolf Dassler, it is currently headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, Germany, and is the third-largest sportswear company in the world.
Before this partnership, the Birmingham-based footballer was in an association with Nike.
Commenting on the partnership, Jack Grealish said, “For me PUMA felt like a perfect fit. They have an amazing history in football and have worked with some of the world’s greatest players. I am delighted to join the family and to be a PUMA FUTURE athlete. I am at home on the pitch and want to express myself, which is something I like about the brand, they do things differently and have a great outlook on football.”
He further added, “PUMA are more than just a sports brand; they play a huge role in culture. My focus is always football, but I love fashion and style, so there are many exciting projects we plan to work on together on the pitch and beyond it”.
Johan Adamsson, Global Director of Sports Marketing and Sports Licensing at PUMA, commented, “Jack Grealish is one of the most exciting players in Europe, with his outstanding technical skills and his quick feet he can be the difference between winning and losing. He turns heads on and off the pitch with his quick feet and personal style which makes him an outstanding new addition to the PUMA family. We want Jack to be one of the leading faces of the brand in football and culture. Jack’s position opens the opportunities to work across many of our fashion-forward initiatives and work together with him on his many personal causes.”
Grealish will be next seen in action on Saturday, March 11 against Crystal Palace in the English top flight.