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Manchester United's new 2026/27 away kit, launched by adidas earlier this month, has been met with excitement for its retro-inspired royal blue design but is now facing significant quality concerns. Priced at £85 for the standard adult version and £130 for the authentic player version, the shirt debuted in a 5-0 pre-season victory over Rosenborg. However, multiple fans have taken to social media, particularly via the X account Footy Headlines, to report issues such as fabric pulls and snagged threads after only minimal everyday wear. Some supporters feel the material is more delicate than previous United away kits, making it prone to damage. As of the article's publication, neither Manchester United nor adidas has publicly commented on the reports. It remains unclear whether the problems affect a small batch or are more widespread, leaving fans hoping the issues are isolated as the kit is expected to be worn throughout the 2026/27 campaign.
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Manchester United supporters who eagerly welcomed the club's new away kit have raised significant quality concerns shortly after its release.
Adidas officially launched the royal blue design earlier this month, and it quickly became one of the most talked-about shirts of the summer. The standard adult away kit retails for £85, while the authentic player version is priced at £130.
Michael Carrick's side debuted the new strip during their impressive 5-0 pre-season victory over Rosenborg. Many fans praised the retro-inspired design, with some calling it one of the club's best away shirts in years.
However, the conversation has now shifted for a very different reason.
Supporters Report Quality Issues
The X account Footy Headlines has shared multiple reports from Manchester United supporters who claim to have experienced quality problems with the new away kit. According to the posts:
- Some fans noticed fabric pulls and snagged threads after only minimal everyday wear
- Photos shared online appear to show small snags developing across different parts of the shirt despite very limited use
- Several supporters believe the material feels more delicate than previous United away kits, making it easier to damage
Neither Manchester United nor adidas has commented publicly on the reports at the time of writing.
Footy Headlines advises supporters who experience similar problems to contact customer support or return the shirt through an official retailer if they believe it is defective.
It remains unclear whether the reported issues affect only a small batch of shirts or whether they are more widespread. With the Manchester United away kit expected to feature throughout the 2026/27 campaign, many supporters will hope these reports prove to be isolated cases rather than an ongoing quality problem.
This article first appeared on centredevils and was syndicated with permission.
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