Who Will Make Borussia Dortmund's Kits From 2022?
Mar 4, 2019, by Chris
Since Borussia Dortmund switched kit suppliers from Kappa to Puma in 2012, the German club has gained much popularity thanks to its sporting successes (BVB has increased its turnover by 150 percent since 2012). Now German sports newspaper Kicker reports that BVB is fighting for more money in their ongoing talks with supplier Puma.
Borussia Dortmund switched from Kappa to Puma in 2012. The current contract with Puma runs until June 30, 2022. Puma holds 5 percent of the shares of the Borussia Dortmund GmbH. In addition, Puma boss Björn Gulden sits on the Dortmund supervisory board.
Borussia Dortmund In Talks With Puma About New Kit Deal
Borussia Dortmund are now considered underpaid in its supplier contract. Initially, Puma paid six million Euro a year, but by now the sum is said to have climbed to around ten million euros. Last year, Puma drew on the option in the contract originally dated until 2020 and thus extended the agreement until 2022.
According to Kicker, "each further year to the current conditions is a lost year for the BVB". The newspaper also says that the club, like everybody else in the world of football, will have noted Puma agreed with Manchester City (and the other clubs of the ManCity Football Group) a ten-year partnership worth £650 million (750 million Euro) for 10 years until 2029.
A new Borussia Dortmund kit deal is expected to at least double the previous earnings, possibly even more. It is expected that Dortmund's new equipment contract could be worth between 20 and 30 million Euro annually.
We think that other brands such as Nike could try to sign a contract with BVB, even though it seems most likely that Puma will continue as BVB kit maker beyond 2022.
Which brand would you like to make BVB's kits from 2022? Let us know in the comments below.
Valenciennes FC 26-27 Third Kit Released
French club Valenciennes FC and Danish brand Hummel have officially released their new third kit for the 2026-27 season. Completing the club's set of shirts for the campaign, the new release pays homage to the traditional lace-making heritage and textile craftsmanship of Valenciennes and the wider Hainaut region.
The Hummel Valenciennes 26-27 third jersey features a deep blue base highlighted by subtle vertical bands incorporating intricate floral lace graphics. These patterned columns are framed by thin yellow pinstripes, matching the signature Hummel chevrons on the shoulders. A vintage-styled white polo collar and matching sleeve cuffs add contrast, while the club crest and Toyota sponsor logo are rendered in clean white.
Continuing the theme of embedding local identity into their designs—following the home shirt inspired by museum stained glass and the away shirt featuring regional symbols—the Valenciennes FC 26-27 third kit is available now via the club's official online store and physical club shop.
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Champions League Introduces Special 'Debut' Sleeve Patch for 26-27 Season
UEFA and Fanatics have officially unveiled a brand-new "Debut" sleeve badge for the 26-27 UEFA Champions League season. Designed to mark a player's first-ever appearance in Europe's premier club competition, the special emblem will be worn on the right sleeve exclusively by players stepping onto the pitch for their Champions League debut.
The design integrates a bright blue badge featuring the word "DEBUT" directly onto the bottom portion of the iconic UEFA Champions League Starball sleeve patch. The addition seamlessly fits onto standard starball logos as well as specialized badges, such as Europa League winners and multiple-trophy winner crests.
Following each match, the match-worn debut patches will be removed and embedded into exclusive, autographed Topps trading cards as part of UEFA's long-term partnership with Fanatics.
What If Adidas Made Barcelona Kits?
Kit collector and insider @memorabilia1899 has shared an intriguing concept imagining how FC Barcelona would look if Adidas were the club's technical sponsor. Despite Barcelona having a long-term partnership with Nike extended through 2038, the fantasy of the German sportswear giant designing the Blaugrana's kits continues to spark conversation among football shirt enthusiasts.
The Adidas Barcelona concept leans heavily into retro aesthetics, combining classic vertical red and blue stripes with the iconic Trefoil logo on the chest. A dark blue polo collar, styled with 'BARÇA 1899' detailing, is paired with gold-orange accents seen across the Three Stripes on the shoulders and the centered Spotify sponsor logo. The full look is completed by navy blue shorts and matching socks.
Would you like to see Adidas manufacture Barcelona kits in the future, or does Nike remain the perfect fit for the Catalan giants?
