Real Madrid unveil new home shirt featuring iconic retro numbers

An absolute stunner

Real Madrid have unveiled their new home kit for the 2022/23 campaign, designed by adidas, and it has potential to be one of the nicest in football next season.

The shirt is in recognition of the club's 120th anniversary

Los Blancos have revealed the new shirt in recognition of the club's 120th anniversary which will see the shirt feature a collar as well as a retro-style number and name font. As well as the traditional white, the shirt also features purple detailing which is said to celebrate Madrid's "past, present and future." Upon revealing the kit, the adidas said: "Off the back of another victorious Real Madrid season, the jersey honours the past whilst celebrating GRANDEZA, - the spirit of greatness that has united the players, fans and club over the past 120 years. The club’s rich history is also commemorated with a unique symbol printed inside the neck, as Real Madrid continues to bring impossible moments to life and make history with GRANDEZA. "Inspired by the club’s legacy, the jersey sports the iconic white and logo of Real Madrid, partnered with purple detailing, to celebrate the past, present and future, as the club marks its 120th year anniversary." https://twitter.com/realmadriden/status/1526110205469147136?s=20&t=DVK7MgUI4KD9mfpCWP5rWw

The shirt has been made from recycled materials

Madrid also revealed that the shirt will use recycled materials and has been designed to ensure players remain cool and dry when playing. They said: "he new jersey has been made with recycled materials and it also features adidas’ HEAT.RDY – KEEP COOL, which is designed to keep players feeling cool, dry, and confident during play. The replica shirt offers similar benefits thanks to the inclusion of AEROREADY KEEP DRY technology, keeping fans comfortable and ready as it manages your body’s sweat for a dry feeling." https://twitter.com/FootballJOE/status/1526114021199466497 Whether you're a football fan or fashion icon, this kit is certainly going to be to the taste of lots of people. Related links:

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