LALIGA EA Sports: Nike to succeed Kappa as equipment supplier of Deportivo La Coruña (2026-2031)

Nike has become the official equipment supplier of promoted side Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña (LALIGA EA Sports) for five seasons, i.e. over the 2026-2031 cycle, the club announced on 1 July 2026.

"One of the key features of this new chapter is the partnership model devised by the Club. RC Deportivo has negotiated directly with Nike and will maintain a direct relationship with the brand, playing an active role in the development of the kits and having the final say on the designs and all strategic decisions relating to the club's sporting image," according to RC Deportivo. Distributor Fútbol Emotion will be responsible for operating the club's stores (both physical and online), purchasing products for sale and personalising kits.

"This model allows RC Deportivo to retain control over all strategic aspects relating to its identity and the fan experience, whilst optimising commercial and logistical management thanks to Fútbol Emotion’s specialist expertise. In this way, the club avoids incurring high fixed overheads, gains operational efficiency and strengthens its capacity for…