McIlroy set for sponsorship switch

Rory McIlroy’s big-money switch to Nike moved a step closer today after Jumeirah Group announced that it is not renewing its sponsorship deal with the world number one.

Tue, 08 Jan, 2013 - 11:07

Rory McIlroy’s big-money switch to Nike moved a step closer today after Jumeirah Group announced that it is not renewing its sponsorship deal with the world number one.

McIlroy is expected to sign a 10-year deal with Nike which is reported to be worth €250m to the 23-year-old from Northern Ireland.

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