Roma president James Pallotta on kit deal: 'Basically Nike have to get their ass in gear'
Never one to shy away from speaking his mind, AS Roma president James Pallotta didn't hold back in his criticism of Nike on Tuesday, denouncing the multinational corporation for the speed at which club kits are being produced.
Roma and Nike announced a 10-year partnership in March 2013 that saw Nike become the club's official apparel and equipment sponsor at the beginning of the 2014-15 Serie A season.
However, as the partnership prepares to enter its second campaign, Pallotta believes that Nike isn't pulling its weight.
Pallotta on Nike kit deal question: 'Short term, we're not happy with the amount of production Nike is putting out there."
— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) June 16, 2015
Pallotta: "Basically Nike have to get their ass in gear and start producing because we have substantial requests around the world..."
— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) June 16, 2015
Pallotta: "...at least 150% more than what was sold in shirts. I'm sure Nike won't be happy to hear this..."
— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) June 16, 2015
Pallotta: "Nike are producing spectacular kits but we need better distribution."
— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) June 16, 2015
Never change, Pallotta.