A rumor claims that Real Madrid player Vinicius Junior and Nike are virtually finished negotiating a new sponsorship deal.

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According to ESPN, the winger and the global sports brand have been negotiating for a better contract for some months. Fred Pena, the CEO of Roc Nation Sports Brazil’s division, is the player’s representative.

When the deal is signed, which might happen by the end of the month, he is expected to become one of the main faces of the North American brand. Talks about the new deal are less about money and more about marketing and promoting the expansion of Brazil International.

The controversy that surfaced between Vinicius and Nike in February of this year after he turned up to a Madrid game wearing all-black footwear will now be resolved thanks to the new deal. He allegedly voiced his anger over the company’s contract and refused to wear his customary colorful Nike boots since he felt they didn’t symbolize his increasing status.The 23-year-old has signed a new contract that would keep him at Real Madrid through 2027. He has been sponsored by Nike since he was 13 years old. Although his current deal with Real Madrid expires in 2028, he has already won two La Liga titles and the Champions League, solidifying his reputation as one of the game’s most recognizable players. He has become a prominent player for the Brazil national team as well.