PUMA has signed a long term partnership with Spanish international midfielder Cesc Fabregas. Cesc joins PUMA’s football family that includes many football stars and will wear PUMA boots on the pitch.

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Fabregas will present the new PUMA PowerCat 1.12, debuting the boot for the first time on-pitch this weekend when FC Barcelona play Sporting Gijon in La Liga. The new boot features the new PUMA 3D DUO Power Shooting Technology, applied to the kicking area on the inside of the boot.

Impressed by the new boot’s performance characteristics  Cesc Fabregas said: “I am very happy about this new partnership with PUMA and I am really looking forward to wearing the new PowerCat 1.12 on pitch this weekend. This boot gives me a lot of confidence to compete physically in midfield which is vital. I need a boot that I am comfortable with, that gives me the power and protection to play at my best. This has been a fantastic summer for me, signing for Barcelona and now for PUMA. This brand has a great attitude and has some very exciting plans ahead which make me feel privileged and excited to be an ambassador for many years to come.”

The boot is made of an innovative thermoplastic material with two different degrees of hardness, which results in it’s highly responsiveness and good rebound properties. The new technology enables improved grip on the ball through its exposed elements, increasing the kicking power of the player. The kicking area is made of a soft K-Leather while the microfiber material in the lateral quarter supports the midfoot and reduces the weight of the boot.

Recently, PUMA introduced its cult Suede made of eco-materials to contribute to its sustainability goals.