Puma x Manchester City Kit Deal Officially Kicks Off
Update: The long-awaited Puma Man City kit deal finally was inaugurated last night with an event in Manchester that culminated in the revealing of the new home and away shirts. The new kits will be available when the official store updates at 8AM GMT.
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Both Manchester City and Puma have finally confirmed that they've closed a deal for the brand to become the Premier League champions' new kit supplier starting next season.
Besides Manchester City, the deal includes City Football Group members Melbourne City, Girona FC, Club Atlético Torque and Sichuan Jiuniu FC, with the Chinese third division side of course being the latest addition to the global portfolio. J-League club Yokohama F. Marinos are not included despite earlier speculation.
Starting in July 2019, the Manchester City 19-20 home, away and third kits will be the first to be produced by Puma. Press Association Sport understands the agreement to be worth £65million a year for 10 years, making it the second biggest in the Premier League behind Manchester United's £75m / year Adidas deal. Both numbers were not officially confirmed.
It was not announced for how long exactly the deal will run or what's the annual payment - which was earlier reported to be £50m per season.
Puma's Manchester City 2019-2020 home, away and third kits have already been finalized, and some details have been making the rounds already.
“PUMA’s partnership with City Football Group is the largest deal that we have ever done - both in scope and ambition,” said Bjørn Gulden, CEO of PUMA. “We are very excited to partner with City Football Group, whose success, ambition and drive for innovation has seen them setting new standards, on and off the field. We look forward to building the most innovative partnership in football by redefining the sports partnership model both on and off the pitch. We want to maximise on-field performance as well as football culture, in areas such as music, gaming and fashion to connect and inspire the fanbase of each team.”
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“This announcement marks the start of an exciting new chapter for City Football Group,” said Ferran Soriano, CEO of City Football Group. “Our relationship with PUMA, covering five City Football Group clubs across four continents, will reset the model for sports partnerships on a truly global scale whilst being locally relevant and authentic for fans around the world. PUMA share our vision for challenging expectations, and we are looking forward to what we believe will be a ground-breaking partnership.”
Besides producing the club's new kits, Puma already have a number of City players under contract, including Vincent Kompany, David Silva and Sergio Agüero. Pep Guardiola also appears to have inked a deal with the brand.
Are you looking forward to the Manchester City Puma kits? Comment below, and check out the Kit Overview for more.
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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.
