The Manchester City jersey for the 2024/25 season is unlike any other

Before today, no PUMA-sponsored club had yet unveiled the official kit for the 2024/25 season. Leading the way had to be Manchester City, the reigning European champion and currently topping the Premier League table with a +1 lead over Arsenal with just one matchday left. 0161 is the telephone area code for Manchester, the city that City calls home, the most direct way to symbolize the club's belonging to the city fabric and its working-class roots. And it's precisely this number that takes center stage on Manchester City's Home jersey for the 2024/25 season, crafted by the German brand in the Citizens' classic sky blue. The most defining element lies on the collar and sleeves, both bordered in a darker blue where the white telephone area code of the neighborhood where the Etihad Stadium stands can be read. It's as if to say that City, despite the titles and wealth of recent years, remains the team of the people of Manchester. Upon the launch, Serena Gosling, Director of Integrated Fan Experience and Retail & Licensing at Manchester City, stated: «Each year, our kits provide us with the opportunity to connect with our fans in Manchester, the UK, and globally, as jerseys and clothing collections are an increasingly common way of showing affection to fans.» She then added: «By incorporating the telephone area code into this year's Home kit - a symbol that reflects Manchester's identity - we're able to connect fans worldwide with the club and our city in a different way.»

To celebrate the release of the new kit, the launch video featured the participation of Manchester rapper Mikey Taylor (Tays), who wrote and performed the soundtrack for the kit launch video. Tays spoke about his involvement in the launch campaign: «As a Manchester City supporter, it's a dream come true to write and perform a track for the new Manchester City 2024/25 home kit. Celebrating 0161 is significant to me, it represents Manchester's roots. I love how it's incorporated into the jersey design - it's cool, youthful, and at the same time reflects the DNA of Manchester City's tradition. I hope fans worldwide get caught up in the song. I can't wait to see the team take the field in this kit.» 

The new home jersey is available in Replica and Authentic versions made using cutting-edge technology to ensure maximum comfort and top performance on the field. Designed for fans, the Replica jersey offers the same look as the one worn by players during matches.