The forward has been in partnership with Nike for 19 years. Kylian Mbappe is likely to end his contract with Nike after 19 years of partnership with the brand as he looks to ink a new deal with a lesser-known brand. Kylian Mbappé is close to collaborating with an unexpected company aiming to make a big splash in the football industry. Kylian Mbappe set for a new brand partnershipKylian Mbappe of Real Madrid (Courtesy: LaLiga)The plan is to make the Frenchman the face of a new business trying to enter football with high-end footwear, and Kylian Mbappé the biggest name. Why is Kylian Mbappe ending his partnership with Nike?