10 Top most lucrative kit deals

Gone are the days when football clubs just sported their crest on their jersey. Nowadays which kit manufacturer they tie up with counts too as it’s not only a matter of prestige but also a great source of income as there are manufacturers who are willing to pay through their nose to have their logo on a top team’s jersey. There have been some clubs over the years who have made history by signing deals. Who are they? Let’s find out.

#10 AC Milan

Kit Manufacturer: AdidasWorth: 12 Million Per Year

Adidas rekindled their relationship with AC Milan in 2006 and have a contract with the Italian giants until 2018. Adidas have been lucky for Milan as they have won the Serie A, Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup and the Italian Supercup while associated with the German company.

#9 Manchester City

Kit Manufacturer: NikeWorth: 12 Million Per Year

Nike signed a kit manufacturing contract with Manchester City back in 2012 when they had just been crowned Premier League champions. The deal is currently valid for six years but that number could go up if City maintain their dominance in English football.

#8 Inter Milan

Kit Manufacturers: NikeWorth: 15 Million Per Year

Italian giants Inter Milan are another team who have been associated with Nike for a long time. The Milan based outfit have had kits manufactured by Nike since 1998 and will continue to be produced since 2018.

#7 Bayern Munich

Kit Manufacturer: AdidasWorth: 16 Million Per Year

Adidas originated in Germany but its surprising that they only pay 16 million to Bayern Munich, who are the biggest club in the country, to produce their kits. However many players from the German team who recently won the World Cup play for Bayern Munich so you can expect that figure to go up soon.

#6 Chelsea

Kit Manufacturer: AdidasWorth: 20 Million Per Year

The Blues have been associated with Adidas, who will produce their kits until 2018, since 2006. The deal with Adidas has gone through a number of extensions and is currently worth 300 million for ten years.

#5 Liverpool

Kit Manufacturer: Warrior SportsWorth: 25 Million Per Year

Liverpool created history back in 2012 when they signed a 25 Million kit deal with American sportswear manufacturer Warrior Sports who took over from Adidas. The Anfield club held the record in England until it was broken by Arsenal and Manchester United respectively.

#4 Barcelona

Kit Maker: NikeWorth: 27 Million Per Year

Barcelona and Nike have a long partnership dating back to 1998 much like their rivals Real Madrid have with Adidas. Barcelonas current deal with Nike sees them receive 27 million per year but that figure could go up soon.

#3 Arsenal

Kit Maker: PumaWorth: 30 Million Per Year

Arsenal received the third most valuable deal in world football and the second most in the Premier League when they teamed up with German sports manufacturer Puma, who will produce the Gunners kits from the 2014 season onwards.

#2 Real Madrid

Kit Maker: AdidasWorth: 31 Million Per YearReal Madrid have the second most lucrative deal in world football and receive 31 Million per year from Adidas. The German brand has been associated with Los Blancos since 1998 and has been growing stronger ever since.

#1 Manchester United

Kit Maker: AdidasWorth: 75 million Per Year

Manchester United recently shocked the football world when they signed a gigantic kit deal with Adidas worth 750 million for ten years starting from the 2015 season which is the most expensive kit deal in the world. The Old Trafford outfit previously had a deal with Nike worth 25.4 million a year but the American company decided not to renew the contract after it expires after which their German rivals stepped in.