No More Castore: Aston Villa to Sign Adidas Kit Deal
Jan 9, 2024, by Chris
- New Kit Manufacturer: Aston Villa will switch from Castore to Adidas for their kit manufacturing starting in the 2024-25 season.
- Financial Agreement: The multi-million pound deal with Adidas covers the men's, women's, and academy teams.
- Reason for Change: The switch to Adidas is partly due to complaints about the "wet-look" of the Castore kits.
Aston Villa has struck a deal with Adidas to take over as its kit manufacturer from Castore next season. This is reported by The Telegraph this evening.
After Problems With Castore: Aston Villa Switches to Adidas for Kit Manufacturing Deal From 2024-25 Season
The long-term Adidas Aston Villa agreement will be worth multi-millions of pounds for the men's and women's teams and the academy.
Concept kits - made by Thom Kits FC with FIFA Kit Creator
The Adidas Aston Villa football kit deal comes in the aftermath of the complaints from the players in the men's and women's teams about the "wet-look" nature of the Castore shirts, which appeared saturated and clingy once players started perspiring.
The switch to Adidas is a move that reflects the ambitions of the club and its billionaire Egyptian owner Nassef Sawiris, who owns around seven percent of the German company.
Current Premier League kit makers - via Football Kit Archive
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Austria Lustenau Release Special-Edition 26-27 "Vintage" Kit
Austrian club SC Austria Lustenau has unveiled a special-edition jersey, dubbed the "Vintage" kit, created in collaboration with Italian brand Erreà. The limited-edition shirt was launched for the friendly match against German giants FC Schalke 04 at the Sun Minimeal Arena.
The Erreà Austria Lustenau 26-27 "Vintage" jersey comes in an off-white cream base adorned with a subtle all-over floral damask pattern. It is complemented by a dark green polo collar with dual gold pinstripes, an aesthetic echoed on the matching ribbed sleeve cuffs. To complete the clean retro look, the club crest, Erreà chest logo, and Sun Minimeal front sponsor are all rendered in monochrome dark green.
On the back, the retro styling continues with an elegant serif typeface in green for the player names and squad numbers. The release represents another custom design from Erreà in their first season outfitting the Austrian side, after taking over the club's technical contract ahead of the 26-27 campaign.
Betting Ban: Brazilian Club Vila Nova Announce BYD Main Shirt Sponsor Deal
Brazilian club Vila Nova FC has officially announced Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD as its new primary front-of-shirt sponsor. Described by the club as the largest commercial partnership in its history, the agreement places the BYD logo prominently on the chest of the team's Volt Sport kits through the end of 2026, with an option to extend into 2027.
The sponsorship is executed in collaboration with Saga, an authorized dealership network representing BYD in Brazil, whose small logo appears directly underneath the main BYD mark. The automotive manufacturer replaces previous shirt sponsor Bet da Sorte, following a wave of regulatory restrictions on betting companies operating in Brazilian football.
Currently fighting at the top of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B table and chasing promotion to the top flight, Vila Nova is set to debut the redesigned shirts immediately. The landmark agreement secures vital financial stability for the club's promotion push while expanding BYD's growing footprint across South American football.
Legia Warsaw Release First Adidas Originals Collection in Decades
Legia Warsaw and Adidas have officially launched an all-new Originals lifestyle collection, marking the club's first dedicated project under the iconic Trefoil banner in decades. The retro-infused streetwear range draws heavily on vintage terrace fashion and archival sportswear aesthetics.
Rendered in Legia's traditional palette of green, white, and black, the drop includes classic full-zip track jackets, hoodies, track pants, and t-shirts. Every piece is detailed with Adidas' signature Trefoil logo and prominent Three Stripes down the sleeves and legs. Fans are also treated to two distinct badge options across the garments, with items arriving with either the club's modern crest or the iconic circular 'eLka' emblem.
The Adidas Originals Legia Warsaw collection is available now through the club's official online fan store and selected physical locations. Prices range from 259 PLN for t-shirts to 419 PLN (60-95 EUR) for the full-zip track tops.
