Manchester City’s third kit is a rain-inspired design, according to the latest leaks.
The usually reliable Footy Headlines has shared fresh images of what they believe the new shirt will look like. It is expected to be grey with a raindrop pattern, alongside a lime green collar and trimming.
It is fair to say that the reaction to the jersey among supporters on X has not been particularly positive:
This is so so bad
— UTI๐ฅท๐ผ (@Uti_010) August 4, 2025
We sign ten year deal for this ๐คช๐
— jarvis-stark (@jarvisstank3000) August 4, 2025
Yikes
— FanofFoden_47 (@FodensFan) August 4, 2025
This is the worst shirtI've ever seen ๐
— Gary James Noble (@GaryJamesN72608) August 4, 2025
Thatโs horrible
— Jamie gravil (@JamieGravil) August 4, 2025
Honestly the worst kit ever manufactured
— Mikail (@MikailAlam93) August 4, 2025
This garbage ๐คฎ๐คข Puma needs to step up… Saw what Adidas did for other club's.. just short of words
— Realworld (@Realworld_Art) August 4, 2025
Nah man that third kit look like someone squirted on some foil im not even gonna watch whatever game we wear that in
— ๐ถ๐๐๐๐ (@BasedKirby) August 4, 2025
Why have Puma chosen this design?
Manchester is associated with cloudy and wet weather so the German kit supplier is clearly playing into this aesthetic.
While the design may look better in person, it is hard to see it being a popular choice in terms of replica shirt sales.
When will Man City’s 3rd kit go on sale?
This time last year, the Cityzens had already released their third/alternative shirt. It came out in late July, so it remains to be seen when this jersey will be made available for purchase.
There have been instances where other clubs have waited until the season kicks off to release the 3rd kit, but with more leaked images emerging, it does seem like it won’t be long before it’s in shops and in the club’s official store.
In other news, a Premier League club has reportedly made an enquiry about signing a Man City winger