Le Coq Sportif will be the kit supplier of AS Saint-Étienne and ACF Fiorentina in 2015-16

The French brand Le Coq Sportif will be the kit supplier of AS Saint-Étienne (Ligue 1) and ACF Fiorentina (Serie A TIM) from the 2015-16 season, said Philippe Erard, the president of Airesis, the owner of the holding company of the brand, alongside the publication of the annual report of the company on 01/04/2015.

"These are certainly not the biggest clubs in Europe, but they are two iconic teams, historical and with a base of loyal supporters, moreover in our key markets," said Philippe Erard to the Swiss daily newspaper Le Temps on 04/04/2015. The brand will replace the German brand adidas at Saint-Étienne and the Spanish sporting goods manufacturer Joma at Fiorentina. The contract with Saint-Étienne is estimated at between €1m and €1.5m per season, an increase from the estimated amount of €1m paid by adidas for the contract in 2014-15.

"Airesis is focusing on Le Coq Sportif, which prospective potential is strong. Airesis remains open to acquire companies, within the frame of its strategy. However, the Board of Directors has not set a deadline to invest and wishes to make…