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France captain Kylian Mbappe has signed with Swiss sportswear brand On, ending a long association with Nike that stretched back to the start of his career, the company announced on Friday.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday, Swiss sportswear brand On announces its entry into football alongside football champion Kylian Mbappe, marking the beginning of the brand\u2019s journey into the world\u2019s biggest sport,\u201d read a company statement.<\/p>\n
\ufeffGet all the latest football news, highlights and analysis delivered straight to your inbox with Fox Sports Sportmail. Sign up now!!!<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n On also announced that 1998 World Cup winner Thierry Henry had been appointed its football director.<\/p>\n \u201cFrom the beginning, what drew me to On was the opportunity to build something entirely new together that will help shape tomorrow\u2019s game,\u201d said Mbappe.<\/p>\n \u201cI want to bring my experience and perspective into what we create, push what\u2019s possible through innovation, and always stay true to the joy of football.<\/p>\n \u201cWe have a shared dream, and this is only the beginning.\u201d <\/p>\n On, which is making a major move into the football market with the signing of Mbappe, did not disclose the value of his contract.<\/p>\n Founded in 2010 and previously focused on running and tennis footwear, On counts tennis great Roger Federer among its shareholders.<\/p>\n Federer also left Nike towards the end of his playing career to join the Zurich-based company.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n