Middlesbrough FC to Announce Castore Kit Deal?
May 27, 2025, by Chris
- New Kit Deal: Middlesbrough FC is expected to announce a kit deal with Castore, replacing Errea after the 2024-25 season.
- End of Errea Partnership: Middlesbrough FC has officially announced the end of their partnership with Errea at the end of the 2024-25 season, after a three-year deal that began in 2022.
- 150th Anniversary: The timing of the kit switch is strategic as Middlesbrough prepares for their 150th-anniversary celebrations in the 2026-27 season, with the new kit partner playing a significant role in commemorating the milestone.
Update - Monday, 17 May 2025: Middlesbrough FC are set to announce a kit deal with the British brand Castore to take over from Errea after the 2024-25 season. This information already came via @BoroBuzz on X at the start of the year - the announcement could be very near now.
Castore acquired the UK rights of Umbro in 2024, so there seems to be a slight chance that Umbro's logo will feature on Middlesbrough's kits, even though @BoroBuzz only mentioned Castore.
The timing of this switch is significant, as Middlesbrough FC gears up for its 150th anniversary celebrations in the 2026-27 season. Castore would, therefore, be responsible for designing the kits for this historic milestone.
Monday, 10 March 2025: Middlesbrough Football Club has officially announced that they will part ways with Italian sportswear manufacturer Errea at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, ending their second partnership with the brand.
Middlesbrough to Have New Kit Maker From 25-26 Season
The announcement marks the end of a three-year deal that began in 2022, when Errea returned as the Teessiders' technical kit provider after previously serving in that capacity from 1994 to 2009.
The timing of the switch appears strategic, as Middlesbrough prepares for their 150th anniversary celebrations in the 2026-27 season. The club has indicated they are looking ahead "with excitement" to this milestone, suggesting their next technical partner will play a significant role in commemorating this historic occasion.
Middlesbrough's kit manufacturer history has been diverse, with the club wearing designs from Bukta (1973-1977), Adidas (1977-1984, 2009-2018), Hummel (1984-1987, 2018-2022), Skill Leisure (1987-1992), and Admiral (1992-1994) before their long-standing relationship with Errea began.
The club has yet to announce their next technical partner, stating only that "further details will follow." Footy Headlines does not know the new kit maker of Middlesbrough yet.
Do you like that Castore becomes Middlesbrough's kit maker? Let us know in the comments below.
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.
