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.
Adidas CEO Confirms Special Germany Farewell Kit for Nations League
Adidas CEO Björn Gulden has officially confirmed that the German national team will wear a special farewell shirt for their upcoming UEFA Nations League matches in late 2026. Speaking on the Spielmacher podcast, Gulden revealed that a dedicated farewell jersey will be released and worn on pitch as Adidas prepares to conclude its legendary, seven-decade partnership with the German Football Association (DFB). Big thanks to MiaSanMia.
The special kit marks the emotional conclusion of a historic relationship that began in 1954 and spanned all four of Germany's men's World Cup triumphs as well as multiple European Championship titles. With Nike set to take over as the DFB's official kit supplier at the start of 2027, the upcoming Nations League fixtures will serve as the final on-pitch appearance for Die Mannschaft in Adidas gear.
Leaked images show that the farewell jersey features a predominantly black base accented with vertical gold diamond pinstripes down the front, paired with the iconic Adidas Trefoil logo and a classic DFB crest. Finished with retro-inspired V-neck collar and cuff detailing, the commemorative shirt offers a stylish tribute to one of the most successful kit partnerships in football history.
Juventus Announce Multi-Year Finom Partnership
Juventus have officially announced a new multi-year agreement with Finom, naming the Amsterdam-based fintech company as the club's Official B2B Financial Platform Partner across Europe.
The collaboration places a strong strategic focus on Italy, where Finom looks to expand its footprint among millions of entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small-to-medium enterprises. As part of the deal, Finom secures category exclusivity along with brand visibility on the pitchside LED boards at the Allianz Stadium, premium matchday hospitality packages, and stadium tours for its clients.
In addition to traditional stadium presence, the agreement encompasses digital content initiatives produced in collaboration with the Juventus Creator Lab, access to men's first-team player imagery, and a dedicated corporate event hosted at the stadium. The commercial agreement does not include kit branding or co-branded payment products.
FC Barcelona 26-27 Fourth Kit Leaked - New Image
Following the first details revealed earlier, new renders have surfaced showcasing how the leaked Nike FC Barcelona 26-27 fourth shirt will look on the pitch. Created by Barcelona shirt expert memorabilia1899, mockups feature summer signing Anthony Gordon and midfielder Pedri wearing the upcoming special-edition jersey.
The Nike FC Barcelona 2026-27 fourth jersey is inspired by Sant Jordi (Saint George), the patron saint of Catalonia. The shirt features a light beige base dominated by a bold maroon cross across the front. Dark navy details complement the look on the collar, sleeve cuffs, Nike swoosh, and Spotify sponsor logo. Navy shorts and socks complete the kit ensemble.
Barcelona's new 26-27 fourth kit is expected to be officially released in January 2027 alongside a matching apparel collection.
Bangkok FC 26-27 Third Kit Released
Thai club Bangkok FC and domestic kit supplier FBT have officially unveiled their new third kit for the 26-27 season. Completing the club's wardrobe alongside the recently introduced home and away strips, the third jersey blends retro sportswear sensibilities with modern lifestyle aesthetics.
The FBT Bangkok FC 26-27 third jersey stands out with a striking purple and black checkered graphic featuring subtle gradient tonal transitions across the body. A crisp white fold-over polo collar and matching white sleeve cuffs add classic flair, complemented by solid white side panels along the torso.
Continuing the theme seen across Bangkok FC's 26-27 range, the shirt features the player's squad number printed prominently in the center of the chest rather than a traditional large sponsor, paired with a small circular Air Asia badge above it and clean white finishes for both the FBT logo and the club crest.
Red Adidas F50 Messi 26-27 Signature Boots Leaked - New Image
Footy Headlines can now leak new image of the Adidas F50 Messi 26-27 signature boots, which will be released soon. Big thanks to Pejie.
he boots feature a predominantly red look with white and black accents, including the iconic Three Stripes, and their design language is inspired by the 2000s era, giving them a retro feel.
Borneo FC 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Indonesian side Borneo FC Samarinda have officially unveiled their new home and away kits for the 26-27 season. The launch marks the return of local Samarinda brand Etams as the club's official apparel partner.
The Borneo FC 2026-27 home kit comes in the club's signature vibrant orange, covered in a bespoke tonal graphic pattern celebrating the spirit of Pesut Etam, the team's iconic dolphin mascot. The jersey features an overlapping V-neck collar, subtle matching sleeve trim, and white detailing for the player names and numbers on the back.
The Borneo FC 2026-27 away kit introduces a clean white base paired with the same intricate embossed pattern running across the front and sleeves. It is complemented by bold orange accents on the polo collar, cuffs, and sponsor applications, providing a stylish contrast for their domestic and continental fixtures.
Real Avilés Industrial 26-27 Away Kit Released
Spanish Primera Federación club Real Avilés Industrial CF has officially launched its new away kit for the 2026-27 season. Produced by Italian sportswear brand Macron as part of their fresh four-year partnership running until 2030, the kit was tested during preseason matches before making its official retail debut.
Billed by the Asturian club as "100% Industrial, 100% Granate," the Real Avilés 26-27 away jersey features a clean, solid claret/burgundy base. It is complemented by white branding accents, including the Macron Hero logo on the chest, the club crest, and the "Avilés Ciudad milenaria" main front sponsor print.
The away jersey follows the earlier presentation of the club's 2026-27 home kit, which blends Real Avilés' traditional identity with navy blue vertical stripes and subtle lighter blue accents on a white base, finished with granate collar and cuff trims.