The Manchester City away kit 2024/25 has been released. Brace yourselves, City fans: it's a stunning tribute to an all-time classic.
While the reception for the Manchester City home shirt this season has been a little underwhelming, there's no such issue with the away. Puma may have muted the sky blue a little but that's only to make the fluorescent away top stand out more.
Puma have done some, err, interesting things for Manchester City since taking over as kit supplier. There's been purple in the home shirt. There's been that badgeless change strip with the club's name in bold font across the chest. There have been countless controversial kits with fans.
When they take it back to basics, however, they deliver. And that's exactly what they've done here.
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(Image credit: Manchester City / Puma)
(Image credit: Manchester City / Puma)
(Image credit: Manchester City / Puma)
City's new away kit isn't so much inspired by 1999's, it's a direct copy. Down to the placing of the stripes and the collar, it's pretty much a complete update, with new badge, new sponsor and Puma logo, to boot.
It was David Brent who once mused, “a good idea is a good idea forever”. This one brings back the sky blue between the stripes, keeps the original tone of the yellow and doesn't mess with the stripes. Remember when they turned them sideways for a black/red number a couple of seasons back?
This is one that true fans will adore. Yes, City have been accused of lacking history. Yes, this kit addresses an icon of the past in a glorious way.
Raheem Sterling in the classic 1999 away top (Image credit: Future)
It's absolutely stunning. It was then, it is now.
Sometimes, the simplest thing is just to remake, rather than reinvent. Top marks to all involved.
Where to buy
Manchester City away kit 2024/25 (Image credit: Manchester City / Puma)
Manchester City away kit 2024/25
A direct remake of the 1999 top, Puma have knocked it out the park
Colour: New Navy-Yellow Glow | Size: XS-3XL
Direct remake from '99
Blue between the stripes
Colours are perfect
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Mark White is the Digital Content Editor at FourFourTwo. During his time on the brand, Mark has written three cover features on Mikel Arteta, Martin Odegaard and the Invincibles, and has written pieces on subjects ranging from Sir Bobby Robson’s time at Barcelona to the career of Robinho. An encyclopedia of football trivia and collector of shirts, he first joined the team back in 2020 as a staff writer.
