Naomi Osaka is set to ink two huge deals less than a week after her controversial U.S. Open victory.
Osaka is set to sign a deal multi-million-dollar deal with Adidas, reports Business Insider. The deal, allegedly worth $8.5 million, will be the biggest payout a female athlete has ever received from Adidas. Additionally, the endorsement will make the 20-year-old the second-highest paid female athlete in 2018, behind Serena Williams.
Osaka will also team up with Japanese car company Nissan, according to Reuters. Nissan announced the partnership on Thursday and Osaka was present at signing event at the company’s headquarters in Yokohama, Japan.
Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka joins #Nissan as brand ambassador. For more details, visit our newsroom: https://t.co/hU4yE9Bt9W
pic.twitter.com/rwv9bQI9T0— Nissan Motor (@NissanMotor) September 13, 2018
“Growing up, my dad drove a Nissan, so being able to be a brand ambassador now, it feels like I’ve come full circle,” Osaka said.
Osaka also praised the brand for it’s strong ties to Japan.
“This week has been a dream come to life, and I’m so honored to represent Japan and Nissan on the world stage,” Osaka said in a press release. “I was drawn to partner with Nissan because of its strong Japanese DNA and global competitive spirit. The brand is always challenging expectations, and I look forward to bringing its vision for driving excitement to new audiences around the world.”
Osaka earned $3.8 million after her U.S. Open win against Serena Williams.
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