Manchester City Break 130-Year Tradition With Bold New Home Kit Design

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Pep Guardiola’s Presence in Launch Video Silences Exit Rumors as Club Unveils Historic White Sash

Manchester City have made a dramatic departure from tradition, unveiling their 2025/26 home kit featuring a white sash for the first time in the club’s 130-year history. The striking new design – priced at £120 for the authentic player version and £85 for the replica – maintains City’s iconic sky blue but adds a bold horizontal sash previously reserved for away kits.

The sash, first introduced on away shirts in 1973, makes its home kit debut as City prepare to wear the new design at July’s Club World Cup in the US. The launch video – filmed at a local social club featuring stars like Phil Foden, Erling Haaland and Ruben Dias – carried significant messages beyond fashion.

Pep Guardiola’s prominent appearance should quiet speculation about his departure, while the absence of Kevin De Bruyne (who confirmed his exit) and Bernardo Silva (linked with a move away) spoke volumes about potential summer changes.

“This isn’t just a new shirt – it’s a statement of evolution while respecting our history,” a club insider told reporters. The kit launch notably spotlighted academy talents like Oscar Bobb alongside established stars, signaling the club’s commitment to youth development.

Alongside the revolutionary home shirt, City introduced a retro-inspired collection including patterned pre-match tops, vintage-style track jackets, and dark blue hoodies. With this bold redesign, the Premier League champions are rewriting their visual identity as they prepare to defend their trophies on multiple fronts.

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