CONFIRMED: Adidas To Release Arsenal 19-20 4th Kit
Aug 14, 2019, by Chris
Adidas Product Designer for Licensed Apparel James Webb has talked about the design process behind all three Arsenal Adidas 19-20 kits at the launch event for the third kit in London. He also revealed that Adidas has something very interesting in the pipeline for fans...
Adidas Arsenal 19-20 Fourth Kit
In the interview, Webb confirmed that an Arsenal 2019-20 fourth kit is on the way.
Are there any plans for a fourth jersey this season?
"Yeah, there’s something in the pipeline. I don’t want to give anything away. Clubs are signing different sponsorships with FIFA or Konami for instance and we have to respect the partnerships there. The collection of jerseys that were released last season, they all fit under the FIFA umbrella, but now you see teams like Juventus stepping out. So there is something in the pipeline, but it’s geared towards Arsenal, not FIFA."
So, we know very little about said Arsenal fourth kit 2019-20 and can only speculate at this point. We expect to see it released between fall and the end of the year, which would allow it to take full beneit of the holiday season. Design-wise, the Arsenal fourth kit from Adidas should introduce a new and fresh design in a color not seen on the three kits that were released so far. We might see Adidas bring back another of its classics, as the brand so successfully did with the 'Bruised Banana' away.
NO EA Sports Digital 4th Kit As Arsenal Is Sponsored By Konami
While Adidas of course collaborated with EA Sports on a series of 'digital' fourth kits over the last few years, this is not possible in the case of Arsenal as the club has an exclusive deal with Konami's PES.
The same applies to Bayern, Juventus and Manchester United, who all signed deals with Konami this year. With just Real Madrid remaining from the lineup last year, it's likely that we will not see a collection of Adidas x EA Sports 'Digital Fourth Kits' this year.
Beyond confirming the existence of a fourth kit, Webb also talked about the design inspiration of each kit and challenges when designing jerseys in general.
How long does the design process take?
Usually the process of producing a shirt takes around two years, from when we sit down and do the seasonal creation through to when the products start dropping. So now we’ve already finished season two and we’re going into season three. When you’re actually involved with the product, you forget the process and then when it actually starts to drop it’s an awe inspiring moment. You forget about the impact that it’s going to have.
What challenges are there when designing a new kit?
There are so many things that we have to factor in in the modern day, from club sponsors, which now appear on the sleeves as well, to UEFA regulations. In the modern day we have to have light kits and dark kits, so for Arsenal you’d never imagine them in red shorts, but you have to have backup red shorts, and when they played Napoli last season, the red kit was adopted. There are cases where you have to think about playability.
Do you look forward to see what Adidas has prepared as fourth jersey for Arsenal in the 2019-2020 season? Let us know in the comments below and check out the full interview on Soccerbible.
Burnley Announce Emergency Front-of-Shirt Sponsor Change for 26-27 Season
Burnley have officially terminated their front-of-shirt partnership with prop trading company Finotive One just weeks after announcing the deal. UK automotive retailer Vertu Motors has stepped up to become the club's new Official Front of Shirt Principal Partner for the 26-27 season, covering the men's, women's, and academy teams.
The unexpected change comes right at the start of the Championship season, requiring an immediate update to all Castore matchday and replica kits. The updated kits now feature the Vertu wordmark alongside its shield icon across the center of the chest on all playing shirts.
To accommodate fans who already bought the 26-27 replica shirts with the previous sponsor printed on them, Burnley is offering free re-branding to overlay the new Vertu logo onto existing jerseys. Supporters also have the option to return their shirts for a full refund or exchange them for the updated version.
Manchester United 26-27 Third Kit Features Nameset Discrepancy
Manchester United and Adidas have released their new 26-27 third kit, featuring an ivory base with deep red accents and dark green trim inspired by the iconic doors of the Salford Lads and Girls Club.
Following the release, kit collector @TheShirtUnion noticed an interesting detail regarding the custom cup font on the back. In promotional photography featuring Lisandro Martínez, the player name is applied in a classic curved arch across the upper back. However, official product listings on the club's online shop depict player names in a straight horizontal arrangement.
Such variations between promotional photoshoot samples and official store graphics are not unusual for bespoke club cup namesets. While the standard online printing option appears to default to the straight layout, supporters may see the curved style applied during cup fixtures or through select retail printing services.
Al Nassr 26-27 Third Kit Leaked - Official Images
Official images of the Al Nassr 26-27 third kit have leaked online, revealing an elegant design crafted by Adidas. The new shirt features a clean off-white base paired with rich gold detailing throughout, giving the Saudi Pro League club a sophisticated look for the upcoming season. Big thanks to @KamilBerberler.
The design is defined by subtle vertical stripes featuring intricate ornamental patterns running down the front and back of the shirt. Metallic gold trim highlights the collar, sleeve cuffs, and the iconic Adidas Three Stripes on the shoulders. The chest displays a monochromatic golden Al Nassr emblem alongside the gold Adidas logo, complemented by matching sponsor branding.
Completing the detailed look, a golden Saudi emblem featuring the palm tree and crossed swords sits on the upper back below the collar. Off-white shorts and socks with matching gold accents complete the full 26-27 third strip.
Atromitos FC 26-27 Home Kit Released
Greek Super League side Atromitos FC and kit manufacturer Capelli Sport have officially revealed the club's new home kit for the 26-27 season.
The Atromitos FC 26-27 home jersey offers a fresh take on the team's traditional white and blue colors. Featuring a white base, the front of the shirt is covered in slanted, diagonal blue graphic lines that form broken vertical stripes. Capelli's signature four-square logo motif appears on the shoulders in blue, alongside the club crest on the left chest and Novibet sponsorship across the middle.
The back of the jersey remains mostly solid white, accented by blue player numbering with a distinct lined font structure and lower-back sponsor branding.
SC Farense 26-27 Away Kit Released
Portuguese club SC Farense and kit supplier Lacatoni have officially launched the club's new away kit for the 26-27 season. Following the earlier reveal of their diagonal black-and-white home shirt, the new away uniform introduces a distinct green design rooted in the team's identity.
The Lacatoni SC Farense 26-27 away jersey features a rich dark green base accented with subtle white pinstripes running vertically down the front. Crisp black and white striping finishes the V-neck collar and sleeve cuffs, while the SC Farense crest is positioned on the left chest alongside Lacatoni's logo on the right.
Adding a tailored detail to the back, the shirt includes a large tonal lion graphic embedded into the fabric in reference to the club's Leões de Faro nickname. Main sponsor Barão Rodrigues is printed on the front, accompanied by secondary sponsor logos on the chest, sleeves, and back panel.
FC Dordrecht 26-27 Away Kit Released
Dutch Eerste Divisie club FC Dordrecht and kit supplier Capelli Sport have officially launched the new away kit for the 26-27 season.
The Capelli FC Dordrecht 26-27 away shirt is predominantly white with bold red accents, featuring a red crew-neck collar, red side panels, and Capelli's signature shoulder cubes. The sleeve cuffs incorporate thin black and red striping. A key design element of the jersey is the subtle, light-grey calligraphic script graphic printed across the front, drawing inspiration from local history and featuring historical terms such as Vryheyt.
The shirt is completed with the red Capelli logo on the right chest, the city coat of arms in the center, and the FC Dordrecht crest on the left chest. Main sponsor Keuken Warenhuis appears across the middle in black and red.
Novara FC 26-27 Home Kit Released
Italian club Novara FC and technical sponsor Erreà have officially launched the team's home kit for the 26-27 season.
The Novara FC 26-27 home shirt comes in traditional azure blue, paired with a clean white crew-neck collar and white sleeve cuffs. The front features the classic red shield badge with a white cross on the left chest, white Erreà logos, and the Gorgonzola IGOR sponsor logo centered across the chest.
Customized local touches complete the shirt. The inner neck displays the phrase "Forza Vecchio Cuore Azzurro" alongside graphic outlines of the city shield and the dome of the Basilica of San Gaudenzio, while "Novara FC" is written in white cursive script on the upper back.
Cristiano Ronaldo Trains in Superfly 11 'Break Em' Boots
Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to club training with Al-Nassr ahead of the 26-27 season, spotted wearing Nike's latest Mercurial Superfly 11 boots in the fresh 'Break Em' colorway. The Portuguese star was seen putting the new speed boots through their paces following his post-tournament break.
The 'Break Em' edition of the Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 features a clean white upper accented with striking red outlines around a dark metallic Swoosh, paired with subtle orange details. The design continues Nike's main rollout for the next-generation Mercurial line, following blackout prototype testing and limited-edition releases earlier in the year.
With Ronaldo back on the training pitch in the latest colorway, Nike is officially kicking off its main seasonal push for the Mercurial Superfly 11 as the 26-27 campaign gets underway.
AS Ostiamare 26-27 Home Kit Released
Italian sportswear brand Macron and AS Ostiamare have officially unveiled the club's new home kit for the 26-27 season. Co-designed with input from club owner and former Italian international Daniele De Rossi, the jersey is built around the concept of "Radici e Ali" (Roots and Wings), blending local identity with modern technical detail.
The shirt features Ostiamare's traditional deep purple base, accented by tonal vertical stripes containing repeated text branding alongside a detailed root graphic near the lower hem. A black polo collar and matching sleeve cuffs with white pinstriping provide classic contrast, completed by the iconic circular seagull crest on the chest.
