Picture: United’s stunning new kit with “unique retro-feeling design” drops early for a select few

The current season may not be over yet, but with a return to the Champions League now secured, many Manchester United fans are already looking ahead to next season. United confirmed their return to Europe’s elite football competition with a 3-2 victory over Liverpool FC on Sunday, a result that also strengthens the Red Devils’ grip on a third-placed finish this season. With the United team and interim manager Michael Carrick rightly receiving plenty of praise at the moment, there are many reasons for United fans to be optimistic for next season. A hugely important summer While United’s performances have undoubtedly been stellar since Michael Carrick returned to the club in January, there is an understanding that the upcoming summer transfer window will play a key role in United’s ongoing success. A place in the Champions League guarantees at least eight extra games next season, and the club will be hoping to progress further in each of the domestic cup competitions too. To handle the demands of those extra games, United will need to strengthen the squad with several additions. Central midfield is a particularly problematic area given Casemiro, one of only 11 Brazilians to ever play for United, will depart at the end of the season. A number of talented Premier League stars, such as Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers, have been linked with a move to Old Trafford, promising an exciting few months ahead. Our new home kit is coming soon The home kit United will wear in the 26/27 season, which has a “unique retro-feeling design in different shades of United red”, has been spotted on sale at a number of stores. footlocker just casually having the new man united kit before it’s even been released 😭😂 #manunited pic.twitter.com/PYhxkL4Ohz — matt🧇🧊 (@a_bloke1) May 4, 2026 Adidas have been United’s kit sponsor since 2015, when they struck a £750 million deal to partner with the club for the next ten years. This deal was extended for another decade in 2023 for an eye-watering sum of £900 million. This likely means the kit will be officially released soon, available for fans around the world to purchase to show their support for the mighty Red Devils. Featured image Michael Regan via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Mike Walsh Mike Walsh is an experienced freelance journalist who has written about a variety of topics over multiple years. He is very happy to finally be writing about the Red Devils, especially now that his favourite player, Michael Carrick, is in charge of the team.