While we are in the midst of the affair of breach of contract in NOX, a new controversy breaks out with the player Alex Chozas. During the NewGiza P2, the Argentinian appeared without using the equipment provided by VOLT, a “significant breach of contractual obligations,” according to the brand. VOLT responded with a press release, affirming its strict position regarding the respect of the commitments made by its athletes.

In a context where relations between Brands et players are closely scrutinized, VOLT is firm. The press release highlights the brand's investment in the career of Huts and its willingness to defend its interests in the face of this non-compliance. A situation which obviously recalls the case NOX / Libaak / Augsburger.

NOX denounces Libaak and Augsburger's breach of contract

Three common points can be noted between these two cases:

  1. Young Argentine players : VOLT et NOX have bet on three young Argentine talents, with a successful investment so far.
  2. Lisandro Borges : A well-known figure in the world of padel, present in both situations.
  3. Siux : Yes Alex Chozas has already revealed its new equipment supplier, on the side of Libaak et Augsburgers, only textile sponsors like Nike (yet absent from padel) and Asics for shoes have been seen. For the padel rackets part, rumors evoke Siux as the future equipment supplier of the two Argentinian players.
After NOX, VOLT at the heart of a contract violation case with Chozas
After NOX, VOLT at the heart of a contract violation case with Chozas
After NOX, VOLT at the heart of a contract violation case with Chozas

Translation of the VOLT press release

"Alex Chozas, a professional padel player, has signed a contract with VOLT November 17, 2023, valid until December 31, 2025.

The brand has decided to invest in Alex as a rising star, with the sincere conviction of its growth potential, which is currently being confirmed. Its recent results are for us an immense source of satisfaction and joy, because they testify to the affection that VOLT him and confirm the brand's ability to identify the stars of the future.

VOLT has always been extremely responsible, respectful and supportive towards Alex throughout this period, well beyond contractual obligations, as is the case with all the players in our team.

Here, Alex Chozas appeared at a public padel event without using the equipment provided by the brand, as he should have done.

VOLT understands that his players will not stay with the brand indefinitely, and that VOLT, just like players, is free to make his own professional choices. However, these decisions must always respect the legal commitments in place. Any action that fails to respect these agreements will not be accepted by VOLT, because the brand has never failed in its obligations and never will.

Therefore, we at VOLT, will take all necessary measures to protect the interests of our brand, while remaining faithful to the values ​​that represent us.”

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.

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