Barcelona release world’s most expensive football shirt to celebrate Spanish giants’ 125th anniversary
FANS are in shock after discovering the price of Barcelona’s stunning new away kit. The Catalan giants unveiled a stylish black strip yesterday to celebrate their 125th anniversary. FC BarcelonaBarcelona have unveiled their away kit for this season[/caption] FC BarcelonaLamine Yamal was among stars modelling it[/caption] FC BarcelonaIt is the most expensive current kit on offer in the world[/caption] A modern maroon and blue trim, reflective Barca badge and the sponsor’s bright Spotify logo give the shirt a unique look. The Nike designed kit is also the most expensive to buy in the world direct from the club’s store. The shirt comes in at a whopping £160. Barca fans can buy the “advanced tech” version that is made from Nike’s best quality material to offer improved “mobility, breathability and ventilation” for £126. By adding the Champions League logo on the sleeve and a player’s name and number on the back, the cost rises by £34. The price stunned fans, with one saying: “That’s crazy. For that price, I hope it comes with a trophy.” Another added: “These kits should be more affordable.” Despite the price, the kit has flown off the shelves and is already sold out. FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS Club's most expensive kits Prices this season: Barcelona = £160 Real Madrid = £156 Juventus = £153 PSG = £151 Chelsea = £145 Bayern Munich = £143 Man Utd = £138 Arsenal = £132 For supporters looking to buy the cheapest shirt, Barca sell the standard version of the home and away strip without any extras for £84. It is just the fourth time in the club’s history that they will play in black. The colour was chosen as in all three of the previous seasons they won a trophy. Under Pep Guardiola in the 2011/12 season, Barca lifted the Copa del Rey, Super Cup and Club World Cup. In 2013/14 they won the Supercopa de Espana and seven years later it was the Copa del Rey. AFPAntoine Griezmann, Lionel Messi and Pedri in Barca’s most recent black shirt[/caption] Kenny Ramsay - The Sun GlasgowNeymar in the 2013/14 strip[/caption] Cesc Fabregas in the 2011/12 black away kitNews Group Newspapers Ltd
FANS are in shock after discovering the price of Barcelona’s stunning new away kit.
The Catalan giants unveiled a stylish black strip yesterday to celebrate their 125th anniversary.
A modern maroon and blue trim, reflective Barca badge and the sponsor’s bright Spotify logo give the shirt a unique look.
The Nike designed kit is also the most expensive to buy in the world direct from the club’s store.
The shirt comes in at a whopping £160.
Barca fans can buy the “advanced tech” version that is made from Nike’s best quality material to offer improved “mobility, breathability and ventilation” for £126.
By adding the Champions League logo on the sleeve and a player’s name and number on the back, the cost rises by £34.
The price stunned fans, with one saying: “That’s crazy. For that price, I hope it comes with a trophy.”
Another added: “These kits should be more affordable.”
Despite the price, the kit has flown off the shelves and is already sold out.
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Club's most expensive kits
Prices this season:
- Barcelona = £160
- Real Madrid = £156
- Juventus = £153
- PSG = £151
- Chelsea = £145
- Bayern Munich = £143
- Man Utd = £138
- Arsenal = £132
For supporters looking to buy the cheapest shirt, Barca sell the standard version of the home and away strip without any extras for £84.
It is just the fourth time in the club’s history that they will play in black.
The colour was chosen as in all three of the previous seasons they won a trophy.
Under Pep Guardiola in the 2011/12 season, Barca lifted the Copa del Rey, Super Cup and Club World Cup.
In 2013/14 they won the Supercopa de Espana and seven years later it was the Copa del Rey.
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