United’s kits have been made by Adidas since 2014, when they themselves replaced Macron. In that period, United were promoted from League One to the Premier League within three seasons before being relegated again last year.
As we revealed, officials at Bramall Lane are keen to strike a deal which covers every club within the United World network – including United, Beerschot in Belgium and clubs in France, India and Dubai.
Adidas have produced a number of home and away shirts for United since they began working together, and some third kits too for when their normal red and white stripes and away jerseys would cause a kit clash.
But which of their efforts have been the best, and which are best forgotten and consigned to history? We tasked our man Danny Hall to go through all United’s Adidas kits and rank them, from worst to best.
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9. 2019/20 away
United’s away shirt from the first Premier League season, it featured a subtle silver/grey pattern throughout. There’s something classy about a white away kit, for me Photo: James Wilson
10. 2020/21 away
A really left-field move for United as they stepped out in away games in this pink number. Despite the usual protestations and outdated stereotypes, it sold quite well – although it necessitated a third kit Photo: Simon Bellis
11. 2020/21 third
A smart green effort with a nice contrast in the gold/sand. Loses marks for the sponsor, for some reason, being so low down Photo: Naomi Baker
12. 2016/17 away
Black and orange, a winning combination? Who’d have thought it? Maybe it’s because of the memories associated with the League One title-winning season, but this classy-looking shirt is remembered fondly – as are the players who wore it Photo: David Klein