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Liverpool’s new Adidas kit has been released ahead of the 2025/26 season, with the Reds returning to the classic sporting brand after a 13-year break.
The German retail giant is synonymous with Liverpool, particularly during a trophy-laden period in the 1980s and ‘90s.
The Reds also had their kits made by Adidas during the Rafael Benitez era, but ended the association in 2012 when it switched to Warrior.
The Reds’ kit has been produced by Nike for the last five years, but Liverpool announced the change to Adidas in March, and on August 1, the Premier League champions unveiled their new jersey ahead of the ‘25/26 season.
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Photos of the new Adidas gear was released on Friday, nine days before the new season kicks off with the Community Shield clash against Crystal Palace at Wembley, and is available to purchase online and at Liverpool’s club stores.
For many fans, Liverpool's shirt display of three white stripes evokes memories of Sir Kenny Dalglish, John Barnes, and Steven Gerrard - so it is certainly a popular decision.
That it will boost Liverpool’s bank balance by a reported £60 million ($79M) per year also helps, especially in a summer of such lavish spending in the transfer market.
The players will first wear the new kit on Monday for the double friendly against Athletic Bilbao
Florian Wirtz will wear the no.7 shirt this season
Hugo Ekitike will wear 22 this season, while left-back Milos Kerkez has made the unorthodox decision to choose no.6.
Jeremie Frimpong will wear no.30, as was the case at Bayer Leverkusen, with Giorgi Mamardashivili opting for 25, the number previously held by ex-goalkeeper Pepe Reina at Anfield
Conor Bradley has also changed jerseys and will wear 12 this season, while Trey Nyoni has opted for the no.42 shirt.
Liverpool will first wear its Adidas jersey in a competitive game during the Palace clash at Wembley, while the home encounter against Bournemouth on August 15 will see the Reds debut it in the Premier League.