PUMA unveils new AC Milan away kits

PUMA unveils new AC Milan away kits

PUMA has taken over from its rival brand Adidas the role of AC Milan's kit manufacturer

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MUMBAI: The globally famous sportswear brand PUMA has taken over from its rival brand Adidas in the role of European football club AC Milan's kit manufacturer after 20 long years. The kits were unveiled on 9 July.

The away shirt comes in the legendary shirt featuring a round neck collar with red and black detailing, a black line graphic across the chest, back and arms. The shirt will be accompanied by all-white shorts and white socks with a red and black band on the trim.

AC Milan CEO Marco Fassone, PUMA CEO Bjoern Gulden, head coach of the club Gennaro Gattuso and the captain Leonardo Bonucci were present in the event. A 400-strong crowd of football-loving teens, influencers and VIPs also gathered there.

In presence of Milan players, Ernia, a local rapper and fan of AC Milan revealed the away kit. His soundtrack “LA PELLE DEL PUMA” (the skin of PUMA) set the tone in background.

PUMA´s football portfolio also includes some of the world´s best players, such as Romelu Lukaku, Antoine Griezmann, Olivier Giroud, Sergio Agüero, Marco Reus, Julian Weigl, Adam Lallana, Cesc Fàbregas, Mario Balotelli, Héctor Bellerín, Petr Čech, Gianluigi Buffon, Nacho Monreal, Allan Saint-Maximin and Marco Arnautović.