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Neymar joins Puma after ending long Nike partnership

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Sep 12, 2020 11:34 AM ET

After having a partnership with Nike for 15 years, Neymar is moving on to a new brand.

The Paris Saint-Germain star announced Saturday that he's joining Puma. Neymar's arrival was announced on the Puma website with the banner "The king is back" and "Welcome to the family Neymar JR."

The King is back !@pumafootball @PUMA pic.twitter.com/E6rbvWrltM
— Neymar Jr (@neymarjr) September 12, 2020

In my own words.@pumafootball @PUMA #KingIsBack pic.twitter.com/ZdOrjKv06r
— Neymar Jr (@neymarjr) September 12, 2020

Welcome to the fam @neymarjr #KingIsBack pic.twitter.com/zC6vfImUzZ
— PUMA Football (@pumafootball) September 12, 2020

According to ESPN, only four executives knew about the pursuit to land Neymar. Apparently, it was a "big secret" within the company that it had been working to sign the player for a few months.

Neymar recently resumed training with PSG this week after missing their opening Ligue 1 match against Lens after testing positive for the coronavirus.

The 28-year-old has helped PSG win three Ligue 1 titles and also helped them reach the Champions League final in August.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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