Man United launch new Busby Babes-inspired kit ahead of next season

United looking to bounce back from worst Premier League result
They have now launched their latest comic before the new campaign begins
LISTEN to It’s All Kicking Off! EUROS DAILY: England don’t look like a team… they need a fire lit under them

Manchester United have launched their new home kit ahead of the 2024-25 Premier League season.

The Red Devils are looking to bounce back from their worst ever Premier League finish last season as they begin their first full campaign under Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Ratcliffe has opted to give manager Erik ten Hag a chance to put things right as he has opted against a managerial change, with the Dutchman set to lead the club into another year of rebuilding.

They will do so in a new strip that, in collaboration with adidas, is said to be inspired by the classic shirts worn by the Busby Babes.

It was revealed on Monday morning, with new materials used to help players see each other better on the pitch, although, of course, they are wearing their traditional red.

Manchester United launched their new home hit ahead of the Premier League season

The strip is designed to appear in different shades of red depending on where fans are sitting

The design, according to adidas, is inspired by the reflective stripes used by the Busby Babes between 1952 and 1957.

According to adidas, the design is inspired by the reflective stripes worn by the Busby Babes between 1952 and 1957.

Click here to resize this module

It features a light to dark red gradient running the length of the jersey, included to help with visibility under lights during night games while wearing the stripe.

A red flame-like insert also runs down the side panel of the shirt and shorts.

Adidas’ three stripes also extend down the side of the shoulders, with the brand’s logo, as well as jersey sponsor Snapdragon, appearing in white.

It also includes black socks, with a number of United stars appearing in launch photos shared by the club.

Lisandro Martinez and club captain Bruno Fernandes – who appears with a captain’s armband despite his uncertain future – can be seen in the launch video on the club’s X account, also featuring Gabby George.

Rasmus Hojlund, Alejandro Garnacho, Leah Galton, Scott McTominay and Kobbie Mainoo are also seen involved in promotional photos.

The likes of Lisandro Martinez (pictured), Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes have appeared in promotional photos

Fernandes wears captain’s armband despite concerns over his future at club

Three adidas stripes run down the side of the jersey, with the logo and sponsor displayed in white.

United have opted to keep faith with manager Erik Ten Hag for the new campaign.

Sam Handy, senior vice president of product and design at adidas, said: “The color red is still fundamental to the club’s DNA. There have been many different expressions over the years and for 24-25 we wanted to do something a little different.

“We took inspiration from the jerseys that Manchester United experimented with between 1952 and 1957, when floodlights were introduced into stadiums. These were fantastic early examples of creative design in match kits and were worn by some of the club’s most legendary players.

“The color-changing appearance of this jersey has been a big influence in the modern expression of this season’s home kit, designed to attract attention from every angle on the pitch.”