REPORTS: Manchester City Agree £50m-A-Season Puma Kit Deal
According to the latest reports, Manchester City and its affiliate clubs will switch to Puma from the start of the 2019-20 season in a deal that's worth an estimated £50m per season.
This marks a stark increase on the club's current deal with Nike, which is valued at just £20m per season and puts Manchester City up with Chelsea and Manchester United as the teams with the biggest shirt supplier deals in English football. For comparison, Arsenal's Puma deal is worth an estimated £30m per season.
Unlike the previous deal, the new Puma Manchester City deal will cover not just the English mother club but also its affiliates from around the world, i.e. Girona in Spain and Australia's Melbourne City. Only New York City FC won't be able to join them due to the MLS's exclusive deal with Adidas.
All of this means that this season's Manchester City kits will be the last-ever to be made by Nike. Home and away were already launched, whilst the third is expected to follow later this month.
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2008/09 DC United Track Jacket (XXL) Adidas
2009/10 Barcelona Messi #10 Home Shirt (L) Nike
1994/95 Boca Juniors (Maradona) #10 *Reissue* BNWT Away (Multiple Sizes) Olan
2004/06 France Zidane #10 Home Shirt (M) Adidas
2002/04 England Beckham #7 Away Shirt (L) Umbro
1978/80 Dallas Tornado *BNWT* Home Shirt (M) Admiral Nasl
2001/02 Mexico C.Blanco #10 Home Shirt (M) Atletica
1990'S Puma Diego Maradona Football Boots (3.5)
2008/09 DC United Track Jacket (XXL) Adidas
2004/06 France Zidane #10 Home Shirt (M) Adidas
Stunning Fortuna Köln 2026 Regional Cup Final Kit Released
German side SC Fortuna Köln has released a highly limited special-edition kit to wear during their upcoming 2026 Mittelrheinpokal final. Produced by Dutch sportswear brand Robey, this exclusive release celebrates the club's first appearance in the regional cup final in six years, as they look to secure the trophy for the first time in 13 years.
The Robey SC Fortuna Köln 2026 Cup Final shirt introduces a striking tri-color gradient design that provides a highly bespoke look for the occasion. The top of the jersey begins in a deep navy blue, smoothly fading into a vibrant light blue chest band before transitioning into a clean white lower half.
Adding a premium, historic touch to the kit, all application details - including the Robey manufacturer branding, the central 'HIT' sponsor, and a classic standalone 'F' retro crest - are executed in metallic gold. A subtle light blue V-neck collar and matching sleeve cuffs complete the sophisticated aesthetic.
Priced at €75, this exclusive release serves as a unique collector's item for supporters of the Regionalliga West side. Curiously, while releasing this kit, the club has actively pushed an "All in Red" (Alle in Rot) motto for the fans attending the match, asking supporters to create a sea of red in the stands despite the team wearing their special-edition colors on the pitch.
What are your thoughts on this striking gradient Cup Final kit by Robey? Let us know in the comments below.
Aston Villa to Wear Third Kit with Charity Sponsor in Europa League Final
Aston Villa has officially confirmed they will wear their 2025-2026 Adidas third kit for the upcoming UEFA Europa League Final against SC Freiburg in Istanbul.
The decision was made due to a direct kit clash with the German side's traditional all-red home strip, forcing the Premier League club out of their iconic claret and blue. Furthermore, due to strict betting licensing regulations in Turkey, the club's principal partner, Betano, cannot be legally displayed on the jerseys. In response, the space is used by the Aston Villa Foundation for the historic showpiece event.
This special-edition jersey also features the Aston Villa Foundation branding across the chest in matching purple typography, sitting just below a commemorative Match ID text that marks the May 20 final at Besiktas Park.
Recognizing the historical significance of this unique uniform, the club is making the charity edition available to the public. Supporters can purchase these limited-edition shirts, complete with the foundation branding and central match details, in both authentic and replica versions from official club stores.
This rare combination of an alternate kit, a one-off charity sponsor, and European final detailing instantly makes this release a highly sought-after piece for shirt collectors.
