Manchester City has released its away jersey for the 2025/2026 season, inspired by the club's earliest known jersey. [xueting]
2025-07-18
Live Sports News 7/18: According to official sources, Manchester City and PUMA have released their new away jersey for the 2025/2026 season. The design draws inspiration from the club's earliest known jersey.
The all-black design draws inspiration from the club's oldest known jersey, incorporating metallic details to celebrate the enduring essence of Manchester City.
The earliest known Manchester City jersey dates back to 1884, when the club's headquarters was located in Gorton. This iconic jersey has been given a fresh new look and has been revived to pay tribute to the club's origins.
The design combines classic and modern elements, presenting a stylish all-black appearance that draws inspiration from historical jerseys, complemented by a traditional collar with white trim. The metal badges and silver details add a unique contrast to the black base, giving the jersey an astonishing beauty and creating a truly special away jersey.
Marco Müller, the Senior Director of Product Line Management for PUMA's team sportswear line, said: "Reinterpreting the oldest known jersey of Manchester City is a special honor for us. What is less known is that black was the original color of the club. We love to celebrate the culture, identity and uniqueness of the clubs we collaborate with."
It's exciting to launch a completely black jersey. This gives us the opportunity to try out new designs on our away jerseys. Another first is that this is the first time PUMA has shot a promotional video using only black and white images, which perfectly matches the design of the jerseys.
Nuriya Taray, the Chief Marketing and Fan Experience Officer of the City Group, said: "We are very pleased to unveil the away jersey for this season to our fans. This is a powerful tribute to our earliest known jersey (when the club was based in Manchester Gorton). The striking all-black design is a fresh interpretation of the traditional jersey, combining a modern and fashionable touch."
"Our fans have always had a deep affection for the jerseys that pay tribute to the club's history, and this jersey is no exception. It is a clear expression of our identity. We hope it will soon become the favorite among our passionate fan base."
Dr. Gary James, a Manchester-based football historian, commented: "It's truly wonderful to see Manchester United paying tribute to the earliest known jersey of the club in their new away kit for the 2025/26 season. The black jersey design is a respectful nod to Manchester United's early years and is an important symbol of the club's origin story. It is fitting to see this tradition honored through a modern interpretation, reminding us all of the journey we have been on."
This jersey is available in two versions: the player version and the fan version. The player version is made of PUMA ULTRAWEAVE fabric, which helps reduce weight and friction and meets the demands of elite-level competitions. The fan version has the same eye-catching appearance but is cut more loosely, perfectly fitting for both game days and daily wear. Both versions adopt PUMA dryCELL moisture-wicking technology, keeping both fans and players dry and comfortable.
The fan version of the jersey is made from RE:FIBRE initiative materials, which are created by using recycled textile waste to produce new materials. This initiative involves at least 95% recycled textile waste and other used polyester materials, representing an important step towards a more circular and sustainable production process for football jerseys.
This new Manchester City away jersey will make its debut in the preseason friendly match against Palermo on August 9th.
The away jersey of Manchester City for the 25/26 season is now available for purchase on the Manchester City official website and the official store.