Ligue 1: Italian brand Kappa to succeed adidas as the kit supplier of FC Lorient (2017-2022)

The Italian sports equipment brand Kappa will succeed the Germany brand adidas as the kit supplier of FC Lorient (Ligue 1), from 01/06/2017, and will also becomes a major partner of the club, announced the two parties on 19/04/2017. The contract, in the first level in the sponsorship hierarchy of the club, runs for five seasons, until the end of the 2021-22 fiscal year. adidas has been a partner of FC Lorient since the 2014-15 season.

As part of this partnership, Kappa becomes the official supplier of the entire club on all sports and lifestyle ranges. "Kappa has been building a portfolio of professional clubs for many years, with the development of products that are known for their technical and expressive designs. The brand's goal and DNA is to develop products that combine club identity and style, A special offer that is appreciated by the fans, this tailor-made offer combined with a flexible service at all times will be, for FC Lorient, true leverage for the merchandising development of the club and its image," said FC Lorient on 19/04/2017.

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