It’s a fantastic moment for Naomi Osaka!
The new Japanese sensation has just signed a deal with Adidas that is rumored to be of $10 million per season, and now she becomes also the brand ambassador for Nissan.
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Apparently, the deal was signed as Naomi appeals a younger audience he has a “multiracial appeal” as the father is Afro-American and the mother is Japanese.
Insanity in Yokohama wAiting for Naomi Osaka to be presented as Nissan’s new spokeswoman. Crazy coverage. pic.twitter.com/TpII1lqR9Y
— Stephen Wade (@StephenWadeAP) September 13, 2018
My father was driving a Nissan. OSAKA
While signing the contract in Yokohama at the Nissan headquarters, Naomi commented
“Growing up, my dad drove a Nissan, so being able to be a brand ambassador now, it feels like I’ve come full circle.”
About her profile as a bi-racial athlete, Naomi answered
“For me, it’s not something that I have to think about. For me, it’s just who I am. I don’t think I’m a mix of three whatever, I just think I am me.”
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
Story from @EFEnoticias: “Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka named #Nissan brand ambassador.” Read here: https://t.co/6dso56jR1x pic.twitter.com/83V34T2wd7
— Nissan Motor (@NissanMotor) September 13, 2018