adidas is reintroducing the iconic trefoil to the pitch with the release of the 24/25 third jerseys for Arsenal, FC Bayern, Juventus, Manchester United and Real Madrid in honour of the company’s 75th anniversary.
Subsequent to its transition to a lifestyle context, the Trefoil emblem has typically been saved for adidas Originals collections. But in order to celebrate the brand’s impending 75th anniversary in 2025, it triumphantly returns to the pitch, taking the place of the Three Stripes Performance badge on the new 23/24 third kits for Manchester United, Arsenal, FC Bayern, Juventus, and Real Madrid. It’s a nice next step in the reintroduction of Trefoil into the performance sector, if only for this season. Trefoil was a significant feature across vintage categories throughout last season.
Every club has been given a special design for the 24/25 collection that conveys their own identity via a streetwear perspective.
The coexistence of football and fashion at adidas Football is unprecedented, according to Sam Handy, SVP of Product and Design. The adidas trefoil emblem represents athletic grace, genuine flair, and, for many supporters, the shared recollections of football. It’s the ideal moment to better integrate these two worlds and introduce the trefoil onto the pitch as we commemorate the brand’s 75th anniversary.
It was crucial for us to add to the trefoil’s history by developing fresh, stylish icons. Third jerseys are frequently worn by fans as a fashion statement outside of the stadium setting, and they enable our team to work with the clubs to delve deeply into their histories and contemporary cultures for fresh inspiration. “Beautiful kits for the beautiful game” is our one-word design philosophy for these new uniforms.
a new and innovative interpretation of the colour schemes from the legendary away kits from 1995–1996 and 1994–1995. The Arsenal 24/25 Third kit is designed with a bold, stylish aesthetic that evokes nostalgia for Gunners worldwide. All three of this season’s kits have the elegant trefoil and cannon crest, which are complemented with a classy crew neck collar and matching sleeve details. Together, these components produce a striking, colourful appearance that evokes pride, inspiration, and a sense of community on the streets of North London and beyond.
Crafted for sparkling football and unmatched style, the new FC Bayern 24/25 Third jersey combines the iconic red and white colour pallet from the club’s DNA with adidas heritage and a subtle and tonal all-over diamond graphic. The jersey brings back a classic club badge from the 1970s, celebrating some of the golden years in the club’s history. Additional touches like the flat-knit polo collar and an FCB sign-off on the back neck complete the look designed to resonate off the pitch as much as on it.
Continuing this season’s theme for all the club’s jerseys, this new Juventus 24/25 Third jersey is once again inspired by the moon – this time drawing from its reflection in the night sky. This is communicated via a sophisticated starry night colour palette in shades of navy blue with refined gold details and a tonal all-over graphic. This heavenly jersey features an elegant polo collar and is adorned with a gold ‘Juventus’ sign-off on the back neck. The club crest is replaced by a gold silhouette of the world-famous Juventus zebra.
MANCHESTER UNITED
The new Man Utd 24/25 Third kit is steeped in the culture of the club’s global fanbase. The red, white and black tricolor flag that unites fans worldwide is emblazoned across the chest, enabling fans to show pride in the Red Devils like never before. The flag also appears as a back neck sign-off. The jersey features a seasonal crew neck collar and the traditional club crest is replaced by the iconic club devil for stylish simplicity.
REAL MADRID
This Real Madrid 24/25 Third jersey fuses a timeless, classic style and dark grey colour palette with elegant, modern touches. It features a premium, engineered all-over “RMCF” monogram pattern, flat-knit polo collar which, combined with the iconic trefoil, create a look that harmonises the traditional with the contemporary.
