Story by Bahari Duniya | Written by Ranjan Sharma
Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing for a high-profile reunion with Nike. Reports from several European footwear industry sources indicate that the Portuguese superstar is set to resume his role as a key Nike ambassador in 2026. This collaboration is expected to include a brand-new line of signature boots, something fans haven’t seen from Ronaldo in years. The launch is strategically timed to coincide with the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.
Cristiano Ronaldo, currently playing for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, was recently seen trying out exclusive Nike boots during training sessions in Riyadh in late 2025. Observers note that the boots feature a striking gold design and prominent CR7 branding. The sightings have sparked widespread speculation about a renewed collaboration between Ronaldo and Nike following a period of relative silence.
Cristiano Ronaldo Returns to Nike, Unveils Iconic Gold Signature Boots
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to debut a new Nike signature boot in 2026, his first official CR7 release since 2022. Sources indicate the boot will be a gold iteration of the iconic Nike Mercurial Vapor 1, blending modern performance technology with a design that pays tribute to the early years of Ronaldo’s career.
Insiders familiar with the brand have revealed to football footwear media that Ronaldo has already tested prototype versions of the new boots during private training sessions.
According to one insider, “Cristiano Ronaldo is at ease in the boots and appreciates their sleek, timeless design.” The new CR7 signature boots are anticipated to be released worldwide in early 2026, just before the FIFA World Cup across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
If released, this would become Cristiano Ronaldo’s 33rd signature football boot with Nike.
That milestone highlights a partnership that started back in 2003, when Ronaldo joined Nike as a teenage talent at Manchester United.
Following the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Cristiano Ronaldo has largely remained absent from Nike’s marketing efforts.
In 2025, Nike unveiled the Mercurial CR7 “Regen” boots, yet Ronaldo did not take part in promotional campaigns and was seen wearing them only during pre-match warm-ups.
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The situation started to shift in mid-2025. Cristiano Ronaldo was spotted testing unreleased Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly 1 prototypes during training sessions with Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia.
These appearances, occurring between August and October 2025, quickly spread across social media, shared by fans and local journalists alike.
Sources familiar with the matter say that Ronaldo’s choice will ultimately come down to comfort and performance. One insider noted, “If the boots meet his standards, Cristiano Ronaldo could step onto the biggest stages wearing them.