The Big Cat, clearly emboldened by its recent momentum in the fashion market and delivering on its promise to also invest in performance, is said to be nearing a new five-year deal with Marseille that will pay the club €14 million per year, according to L’Equipe. It would succeed the current deal the club has with Adidas, which is worth about €11 million annually.

Although certainly not one of Europe’s biggest kit sellers, the fact that Marseille was able to get a 27% increase in its rights fees suggests the market may be cooling off for rights fees as ... Log in to view full article.