In an ode to the city of Manchester, the raindrop detail across the strip is a tribute to Mancunian weather with the club saying it was "designed for those who carry City in their hearts, rain or shine". They say the vibrant neon green across the neck, shoulders and side panels, symbolise "the stand-out quality" of Manchester City.

City and PUMA have today launched our Third kit for the 2025/26 season, inspired by, and as a tribute to, the famous Mancunian weather.This kit is for the City that plays in the rain. Manchester City

Manchester City have gone all out to make a big splash with the source of creative inspiration for their new third kit -- the dreary Mancunian drizzle.