No Puma Next Season: Manchester City's Nike Kit Deal Doesn't End in 2018
Dec 10, 2017, by Pat
Not so fast. It looks like the Daily Mail's report about Puma taking over the important Manchester City contract from Nike next season are at least a bit premature. Having researched the situation, we can confirm that the deal between Manchester City and the Swoosh is valid until the end of the 2018-19 season.
The deal between Nike and Manchester City, reported to be worth around GBP 20 million per season, was agreed on in the summer of 2012, but only came into effect with the start of 2013-14 season. The reason behind that is that Nike was selling Umbro (to Iconix Brand Group) in 2012 and was transferring over all 'important' contracts prior to the sale, among them Manchester City.
After the original deal between Umbro (then part of Nike) and Manchester City was closed in 2009 for a 10-year period, the 'new' contract with Nike was then reported to be valid for six seasons, which matches up and makes sense for all parties involved. Why should Nike agree to shorten a deal that was massively undervaluing the club's commercial power, having been agreed in 2009, just one year after Sheick Mansour's takeover of the club.
The Umbro sponsorship, which has been in place since June 2009, will continue to the end of the 2012/13 season, after which all kit, training wear and related products will be designed, manufactured and distributed by Nike. The contract will run until 2019.
Official Manchester City statement
So, unless City found a away to oust Nike from he deal prematurely, Nike will produce the Manchester City kits in 2018-2019.
Considering product development and production cycles, it's highly unlikely that the Manchester City 18-19 jerseys aren't already being produced this very moment or at least in the near future.
In fact, we've been able to confirm that Nike has normally designed a full 2018-2019 collection for Manchester City, including match and training kits as well as lifestyle items. The Manchester City 18-19 Nike home kit is slated for release in May 2018. Stay tuned for the first details and leaks of Nike's Manchester City 18-19 jerseys.
What do you make of all this? Drop us a line below, and check out the Kit Overview for all leaked and officials details on next season's jerseys.
Haverfordwest County 26-27 Away Kits Released
Cymru Premier club Haverfordwest County AFC have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 away kit. Made by Tor Sports, it continues the partnership between the club and the brand that began in 2024.
The away shirt features a clean white base with striking blue, purple and pink gradient panels down both sides. A monochrome club crest is positioned centrally, giving the jersey a modern and distinctive look.
What do you think of the new Haverfordwest County AFC 2026-27 away kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Manchester City 26-27 Third Kit Leaked - 2 New Pictures
Footy Headlines can now leak 2 new pictures of the Puma Manchester City 26-27 third kit. Although it is a fake, the design is identical to the real one.
The kit was created using Puma's AI Creator tool in late 2024, with almost 180,000 kits designed by City supporters, and the final design was chosen from 10 finalists.
Tokyo Verdy 2026-27 Kits Released
Japanese club Tokyo Verdy and its women's team, Tokyo Verdy Beleza, have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 kits, produced by Athleta. The announcement confirms the continuation of the partnership with the sports brand for the upcoming campaigns.
The Tokyo Verdy 2026-27 kits feature bespoke designs tailored specifically for the club. The home shirt maintains the traditional green base associated with Tokyo Verdy, updated with modern detailing. The away and goalkeeper kits offer contrasting looks, with the core designs shared across both the men's and women's teams.
Pre-sales for the new Athleta Tokyo Verdy 2026-27 kits are already underway. Fans can purchase both authentic and replica versions of the shirts through the club's official online store.
Erzurumspor FK 26-27 Home Kit Released
Erzurumspor FK has officially unveiled its new 2026-27 home kit, marking the club's return to the Turkish Süper Lig. Made by Umbro, the new shirt introduces a classic design that embraces the team's heritage.
The Umbro Erzurumspor 2026-27 home jersey features a traditional blue and white color scheme, staying true to the club's classic identity. The standout element of the new design is a prominent retro-style collar. The club highlighted this feature in their launch campaign with the slogan, 'Our style is clear, our stance is clear. Pull up the sleeves, pop the collar,' emphasizing the vintage aesthetic of the kit.
Classic Football Boots at the 2026 World Cup? Seller Visits Colombia Training Camp
In an interesting development during the 2026 World Cup, several Colombia national team players could soon be spotted wearing classic football boots. Mexican boot seller @soccerstoremx recently visited the Colombian national team's training camp in Mexico to showcase and sell a selection of iconic vintage cleats directly to the squad.
The visit provided the Colombian players with the opportunity to browse and purchase rare and discontinued models from past eras. With the players getting their hands on these classic boots, it raises the possibility that some of them will lace up in vintage footwear during their upcoming 2026 World Cup fixtures.
While modern boot technology dominates international tournaments, the appeal of classic designs remains strong among professional players. It remains to be seen which specific boot models were purchased by the Colombian squad and if any will make an official on-pitch appearance in the coming days.
No More Kappa: Real Valladolid Announce Reebok Kit Deal
Real Valladolid has officially announced a new kit supplier agreement with Reebok, replacing Kappa. The partnership marks a significant return for the brand to Spanish football and will see Reebok serve as the club's technical sponsor until the summer of 2029. This three-year deal will officially commence from the 2026-27 season.
The announcement event took place on July 4, 2026, at the historic Valladolid Cathedral. To celebrate the start of this new era, the presentation featured a special live performance by the Escuela Municipal de Música de Valladolid, who played a symphonic rendition of the club's anthem.
As part of the agreement brokered via SportsHubGroup, Reebok will manufacture all match and training kits for Real Valladolid. Additionally, the brand will release exclusive fan products and lifestyle collections for the club's supporters over the course of the next three seasons.
Blaublitz Akita 26-27 Kits Released
Japanese J2 League club Blaublitz Akita have unveiled their new 2026-27 kits. Made by Athleta, the new kits feature a distinct design inspired by the concept of weaving.
The Athleta Blaublitz Akita 2026-27 kits are designed around the theme of weaving, reflected in a woven pattern on the shirts, symbolizing the unity of the stakeholders spinning their efforts onto the pitch.
The new Athleta Blaublitz Akita 2026-27 kits will be available to pre-order starting July 6, 2026, with deliveries planned ahead of the start of the new league season.