Puma Unveils De Jong Partnership
Puma has announced a long-term partnership with Netherlands international and Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong.
Nigel,
a World Cup finalist with Holland at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South
Africa, will wear Puma PowerCat 1.12 boots on pitch and become another
key performance icon in the sportlifestyle brand’s global
communication.? ?The Puma PowerCat 1.12 feature the new Puma 3D DUO
Power Shooting Technology applied to the kicking area on the inside of
the boot. ? ?
Nigel de Jong said: ‘I’m really happy to be
beginning this journey with Puma. I need a boot that I am comfortable
with and the PowerCat 1.12 gives me the power and confidence to play at
my best. I’m already enjoying working with the brand and they have some
big plans ahead. This is just the beginning.’? ?
Speaking about
the new partnership Roger Harrison, marketing director at Puma UK
commented: ‘We’re delighted to welcome Nigel to the Puma family. He’s a
key part of our football communication alongside some of our other
recent signings including Sergio Aguero, Cesc Fabregas and Yaya Toure.’
‘He
embodies the enjoyment of football on and off the pitch as well as
being a very powerful player, and will be a vital asset for Puma in and
beyond 2012.’
