Hibs announce Nike as new technical partner

Last updated : 30 May 2013 By Steve Forbes

Hibs have today announced that they have agreed a deal with Nike as the club's new technical partner.

The deal will last for 4 years, and see Nike supply all professional kit, replica kit and trainingwear and replace the out going Puma.

Nike will also re-brand and re-fit the Hibernian club store and turn it into a Nike superstore.

Hibs have also moved to announce that the deal will start when the club's new home kit is launched on Friday 7th June 2013.

Hibs chairman Rod Petrie was delighted, he said:

"The run up to a change of technical partner is always a demanding time for the Club. Puma has served us well for four seasons, for which we thank them.

"Everyone at the Club is excited about securing the number one global sportswear brand as our new technical partner for the next four years.


"Nike is synonymous with sporting excellence and has a rich heritage in providing the highest quality of products throughout professional sport.

"We have worked very closely with Nike on the designs for next Season and I am sure the new kits, merchandise and the new look Hibernian Nike Clubstore will be well received by our supporters."