Puma announce long-term partnership with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has agreed a partnership with the club's new kit suppliers Puma.

City have just started a 10-year contract with Puma that is worth up to £650million.

Guardiola's individual deal will see the 48-year-old endorse Puma products both on and off the pitch.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has agreed a long-term partnership with Puma

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has agreed a long-term partnership with Puma

The deal will see the Man City manager endorse Puma products both on and off the pitch

The deal will see the Man City manager endorse Puma products both on and off the pitch

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Guardiola stated that he took inspiration from legendary former Holland star Johan Cruyff, who was sponsored by Puma.


Speaking to City's official website, Guardiola said: 'I'm delighted to join the Puma brand.

'So much of my footballing philosophy and understanding of the game was influenced by Johan Cruyff, who was sponsored by Puma, and I am proud to follow in his footsteps.'

His deal with Puma may mean that we have seen the last of Guardiola's £1,200 Herno hoodie.

Guardiola wore the iconic hoodie on 30 occasions last season, but it was auctioned off earlier this summer, fetching £6,000.

Guardiola's deal follows on from City signing a huge 10-year contract with Puma this year

Guardiola's deal follows on from City signing a huge 10-year contract with Puma this year

City have just started a lucrative contract with Puma that is worth up to £650million

City have just started a lucrative contract with Puma that is worth up to £650million

Guardiola's deal with Puma may mean we've seen the last of his iconic £1,200 Herno hoodie

Guardiola's deal with Puma may mean we've seen the last of his iconic £1,200 Herno hoodie

The City boss joins star players Sergio Aguero and David Silva in being part of the Puma brand. 

City recently launched their new home, away and third kits, designed by Puma, with a key theme being the influence of Manchester culture.

Guardiola's side face Liverpool next weekend in the Community Shield before commencing the defence of their Premier League crown away to West Ham on August 10.  

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