Manchester City has unveiled its striking new home kit for the 2025/26 season, a design that blends the club’s rich heritage with a modern aesthetic. The kit, produced by Puma, will be worn by Pep Guardiola’s squad at the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. This launch has sparked considerable excitement among fans, not only for the kit’s design but also for what it might imply about the future of a key player.
The new home shirt prominently features a white sash across the iconic sky-blue jersey. This diagonal stripe is a clear nod to City kits of the 1970s, a design element that has often appeared on the club’s away strips. The sash, a design feature with a storied history at Manchester City, was first seen on kits in the 1970s and graced the shoulders of club legends like Colin Bell, Mike Summerbee, Francis Lee, and Tony Book. The club emphasizes that this fresh take on the home shirt, combining the white sash with their traditional sky-blue, has been “reimagined for the new generation.”
Puma, the sportswear giant behind the design, aims to connect different generations of City supporters with this kit. According to Puma’s Marco Mueller, “We’re so excited to be featuring the iconic sash, made famous from away days of old, on the home kit for the first time.” Mueller further added, “Both in this kit and all our kits for this upcoming season, fans across the world will be reminded that with our partnership we do things differently and want to push the boundaries in terms of design, creativity and innovation.”
The kit launch was accompanied by a unique film, directed by Glenn Kitson, and features actor John Thompson. The film also showcases prominent players from both the men’s and women’s teams, including Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, Manuel Akanji, Oscar Bobb, and Alex Greenwood. Former City players Micah Richards, Joleon Lescott, and Mike Summerbee also make cameo appearances in the video, which was filmed at the Clayton Official Supporters Club, located near the Etihad Stadium.
One of the talking points surrounding the kit launch is the prominent role of Jack Grealish in the promotional materials. Grealish is featured as one of the main players modeling the new kit, alongside other key figures like Phil Foden, Erling Haaland, and Mateo Kovacic. This has led many fans to speculate that the club’s decision to feature him so heavily suggests he remains an integral part of their plans, despite recent transfer rumors.
Speculation about Grealish’s future at the club has been circulating, fueled by a season where he had limited starts in the Premier League. Several clubs, including Tottenham, Aston Villa, and Napoli, have been linked with potential moves for the player. However, his prominent inclusion in the kit launch campaign could be interpreted as a strong indication that he will be staying at the club. Notably, though, Grealish was not seen in the promotional video.
The new Manchester City jersey is available in both Replica and Authentic versions. The Replica jersey is made with RE:FIBRE recycling technology and contains at least 95% recycled textile waste. The Authentic shirt, designed for optimal player performance, is made with PUMA’s ULTRAWEAVE fabric to reduce weight and friction. Both versions incorporate PUMA’s dryCELL sweat-wicking technology.
Manchester City has confirmed that the 2025-26 kit is available for purchase at the club’s official online store and physical stores, with a discount offered to members and season ticket holders. The club will wear the new home kit for the first time at this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.
Leave a Reply