Dynamo Dresden Announces Jako Kit Deal - Umbro Deal Cut Short
Jun 4, 2024, by Pat
- Contract Termination: Dynamo Dresden and Umbro have ended their kit partnership prematurely, two years ahead of the original 2026 contract expiry.
- Umbro Issues: Umbro had supply issues, impacting Dynamo and other German clubs, leading to the termination of their contracts to focus on the UK market.
- New Kit Supplier: Jako will become Dynamo Dresden's new kit supplier beginning in the 2024/25 season, signing a deal until June 2028.
SG Dynamo Dresden and Umbro have mutually agreed to end their partnership two years earlier than planned, concluding a three-year collaboration. Originally set to last until June 2026, the contract will now end after the 2023-24 season. David Fischer, Dynamo's managing director, thanked Umbro for their successful partnership, which provided popular jerseys and merchandise for the club and its fans.
Umbro, an English sportswear brand, had been supplying Dynamo since the 2021/22 season, outfitting both the professional and youth teams. Recently, Umbro has also terminated contracts with other German clubs like FC Schalke 04 and Werder Bremen to focus more on its UK market.
According to reports in Germany, Umbro had massive issues supplying stock for the club, which resulted in Dresden having to play last summer's preseason in old gear. This sounds very similar to what was reported when fellow 3. Liga side Osnabrück left Umbro last year.
German manufacturer Jako will replace Umbro as Dynamo's kit supplier, starting from the 2024/25 season, with a contract lasting until June 2028. Jako, previously partnered with Dynamo from 2008 to 2011, is welcomed back by Fischer, who praised their alignment with the club’s values and high-quality products.
Real Madrid 26-27 New Shirt Number Owners
Real Madrid have officially confirmed their squad numbers for the 2026-27 season. Thanks to @jersey_story for the design visuals.
Raúl Asencio steps into the No. 2 shirt previously worn by Dani Carvajal, while new signing Dean Huijsen takes over No. 4 from David Alaba. Endrick also returns to the No. 9 after his loan spell at Marseille.
Among the new arrivals, Ibrahima Konaté will wear No. 16, Marc Cucurella No. 17, Carlos Espí No. 19, Denzel Dumfries No. 24 and Yan Diomande No. 25. Meanwhile, Bernardo Silva will continue wearing No. 20 following Fran García's departure. The number is closely associated with the Portuguese midfielder's most successful years at Manchester City.
Which new number catches your eye the most? Let us know your answer in the comments below.
Paris Saint-Germain Debut 26-27 Kits Featuring Two Stars
PSG debuted a two-star version of their 26-27 kits during recent friendly matches, commemorating their pair of UEFA Champions League titles. This special detail will be used exclusively in international competitions.
Despite Ligue 1 placing no restriction on star crests, PSG announced they will not feature the stars on their domestic league kits. Special thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the spot and graphic.
No More Nike: Adidas Croatia 2026 Training Kits Revealed
Following their switch from Nike to Adidas, Croatia's new training kit set for 2026 have been unveiled in the latest training camp for youth teams' goalkeepers.
However from what we've seen, both of the new jerseys are simply from Adidas Tiro 26 League template range, using default black and grey color choices. These are very likely just temporary options for the mean time, until the actual designs with probably bespoke colorways are officially released.
What do you think of the new Adidas Croatia 2026 training kits? Let us know in the comments below.
