German multinational brand PUMA has signed Sunil Chhetri, captain of the Indian national football team and Bengaluru Football Club, as the brand ambassador on a three-year deal. With this deal Chhetri has joined the brand’s roster of global players like Antoine Griezmann, Romelu Lukaku, Luis Suarez and Sergio Aguero among others.
Commenting on the deal Chettri said, “I am excited to join the PUMA family. Over the years, I have closely witnessed and experienced the brand’s football heritage. Now signing with them as a PUMA player is a very natural progression for me.”
“We share a common goal to accelerate the growth of football in the country. I appreciate their commitment to the sporting ecosystem and look forward to create a new chapter for Indian football,” he added.
On the list of active international scorers in world football, Chhetri is the second-highest after Cristiano Ronaldo. He is also the most-capped player and all-time top goal scorer for the Indian team.
In a statement Abhishek Ganguly, Managing Director, PUMA India said, “Sunil Chhetri is synonymous with football. A living legend and an inspiration for the youth, he has made a huge impact. His passion is very much in line with PUMA’s vision.”
From its longstanding association with Bengaluru Football Club since 2014 to individual agreements with players like Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Nishu Kumar and Rahul Bheke, this agreement extends PUMA’s legacy with Indian football.
Previously, PUMA has teamed up with India’s top athletes including Virat Kohli and MC Mary Kom to Dutee Chand. The brand is fueling the growing passion for sports across disciplines.
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