As part of the multi-year deal, Puma has partnered with Pulisic to help develop programs and opportunities for young players in the U.S., including product donations to underserved youth, camps and clinics, rehabilitating fields and additional projects.
Pulisic signs a new deal with Puma
U.S. men’s national team and Chelsea star Christian Pulisic have signed a new long-term deal with Puma, announced on Monday. As part of the multi-year deal, Puma has partnered with Pulisic to help develop programs and opportunities for young players in the U.S., including product donations to underserved youth, camps and clinics, rehabilitating fields and additional projects. Pulisic, who is heading into his third season with Chelsea, will debut a set of customized Puma ULTRA 1.3 boots for the Blues’ UEFA Super Cup clash against Villarreal on Wednesday. “Anyone who loves soccer should be able to play,” Pulisic said. “We have a platform in sports and, if something is significant, you can really help to open people’s eyes and make changes.
Pulisic loves Puma because they share his passion and goal to support soccer in the USA
“What I love about PUMA is they share my passion and my goal to support youth soccer in America and to help the next generation to chase their dreams.” He added: “In many ways, it was a no-brainer for me to join PUMA. With its world-class and innovative products, PUMA embodies the culture of sports on and off the pitch. Their technical innovations revolve around speed, which is one of my biggest weapons. It’s an honour to follow in the PUMA footsteps of some of the greatest players to have ever played the game, Pele, Maradona, and Johan Cruyff.” Several of the top players in the world are sponsored by Puma, including Neymar, Sergio Aguero, Antoine Griezmann, Jan Oblak and David Silva.
The company also serves as the kit provider for Manchester City, Marseille, Borussia Dortmund, PSV, Crystal Palace and Valencia, and the Italian, Swiss, Austrian and Uruguayan national teams, among others. Pulisic was essential in helping Chelsea win the Champions League last season as he became the first American to play in the tournament’s finale and the second to win the competition. His goal in the semifinal against Real Madrid helped send the Blues to the final, with Pulisic finishing the campaign with six goals in 46 appearances after dealing with injury issues early in the season. Internationally, Pulisic helped lead the USMNT to a Nations League triumph in the finale over Mexico, scoring the game-winning penalty in extra time.