Soccer superstar Kylian Mbappé on ending 20-year journey with Nike: 'It was time to change'

MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 12: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring his team's fist goal during the LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27 match between Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 12, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. Angel Martinez | Getty Images Sport | Getty ImagesFrench soccer champion Kylian Mbappé has told CNBC he was ready for "change" after ending an almost 20-year association with Nike and entering a deal with Swiss sportswear brand On. On, a new entrant in the soccer market, announced Friday that it will be working with Mbappé to design high-performance footwear and apparel. The French player, who has been associated with Nike since childhood, chose not to renew his deal with the sportswear giant.On also announced that retired player and commentator Thierry Henry would join as its new director of football and FC Barcelona player Sydney Schertenleib would help develop and test its soccer apparel."Of course, I had 20 amazing years with Nike, I can only say thanks to them," Mbappé said in a joint interview alongside On's co-CEO David Alleman, with CNBC's Carolin Roth on Monday.Mbappé on Nike: 'It was the time to change'"But I th...