PUMA has announced a multi-year partnership agreement with international footballer and current MLS New York Red Bulls forward Thierry Henry.

The 33-year old French powerhouse forward and international soccer legend, who will be wearing PUMA boots on-field, signed a multi-year partnership with PUMA, choosing the brand as his performance and lifestyle footwear and apparel sponsor both on and off the pitch. PUMA, one of the world’s top soccer brands, is known for their love of the game, quality performance product and representing some of the world’s most talented soccer players. Adding Henry to the global soccer roster was a natural fit. Henry will participate with PUMA in a wide variety of consumer and trade programs and activities throughout the partnership, working together to help grow the sport of soccer in the United States.

“Thierry Henry’s reputation in the soccer world is legendary. He plays with his heart, shows a grace on the pitch that is a joy to watch, and exudes a love of the game that is inherent to PUMA’s DNA. Off the pitch, his sense of style, laid-back attitude and, of course, his love for sneakers, make him a great partner for us,” said Jay Piccola, President and General Manager of PUMA North America. “Soccer is a priority for PUMA. As a sportlifestyle brand with deep roots in soccer, there’s no better way for us to make a statement than with one of the most credible, talented and well-known soccer players in the world. I’m ecstatic to have Thierry join our team.”

“Not only am I excited to be playing here in New York and all around the United States, but I am thrilled to have PUMA by my side as a partner and a supporter,” said Henry. “I have always loved PUMA for their unique, fun and authentic love of the game, and for the sheer joy that the brand brings to their fans. I’m excited to represent PUMA on the pitch – my new PUMAs performed exceptionally for me in yesterday’s game – I have always been a PUMA sneaker fan and now, I can’t wait to get my hands on the insider stuff.”

Henry has endorsed a number of brands throughout his career, including Gillette, Renault, Pepsi, Nike and Reebok. In April of this year, Forbes ranked the Frenchman sixth in its list of world’s highest paid soccer players, with earnings of US$21 million a year.

Source: theoriginalwinger.com

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