Barcelona recently unveiled their new home kit for the upcoming 2024-25 season, and it seems they have taken a unique approach this time around. Instead of the traditional blaugrana stripes that fans have grown accustomed to, the Catalan club has opted to pay homage to the past by introducing a legacy design based on the jerseys worn by the team 125 years ago. The choice to go with a half-and-half design reminiscent of the club’s original colors from 1899 to 1910 is certainly a departure from the norm.
Historians believe that the colors of Barcelona, which have become iconic in the world of football, can be traced back to Merchant Taylor’s School in Merseyside, England. This school was attended by Arthur Witty, one of the founding members of FC Barcelona and later the club president. Another theory suggests that Joan Gamper, another founder of the club, borrowed the colors from his beloved FC Basel. Whatever the true origins may be, the decision to return to the classic half-and-half design is a nod to the rich history and tradition of the club.
The launch video for the 2024-25 home kit features several Barcelona legends, including Andrés Iniesta and Carles Puyol, as well as fan favorite Ronaldinho. The kit also pays tribute to the centenary season in 1999-2000, when the team was coached by Louis van Gaal and featured iconic players like Guardiola, Luis Enrique, and Rivaldo. In addition to the legends of the past, the kit showcases the talent of current stars such as Aitana Bonmati, Robert Lewandowski, Pedri, and the rising star Lamine Yamal.
The new home kit for the 2024-25 season has been hailed as a triumph, a stylish and classy tribute to Barcelona’s illustrious history. The return to the half-and-half design that has not been seen since 2008-09, a season when the club achieved a historic treble under the guidance of Pep Guardiola, adds a touch of nostalgia to the kit. Whether this new design will stand up to the jerseys of other teams remains to be seen, but one thing is for certain – Barcelona has once again proven that they are a club rich in history and tradition.