Manchester United have turned to the peak days of the mid-1990s for inspiration for their new retro third jersey.
When fans of a particular era watch Ruben Amorim’s players play in the 2025–2026 Premier League, the color scheme alone will immediately make them feel nostalgic.
The color scheme of black, yellow, and blue instantly brings to mind United’s away kit from 1993 to 1995.
Perhaps the most well-known (or infamous) use of the jersey is when Eric Cantona wore it in 1995 after jumping over the hoardings to kung fu kick a Crystal Palace supporter at Selhurst Park, earning him a nine-month suspension.
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According to ESPN, after three decades, the design has been brought back to life with a fresh rendition that is arguably less distinctive but looks more modern.
The classic foldover collar, which Cantona choose to wear popped and extending behind his jawline, has been replaced with a soft V-neck design with delicate pinstriping of blue and yellow.
Subtle, glossy vertical stripes are woven into the fabric to give the black jersey a little of substance, just like in the iconic 1990s design.
The beautiful, bold United crest that is attached to the chest and the old trefoil emblem are fantastic throwback touches.
Ex-United star, Dimitar Berbatov was brought in by the club and their manufacturers, Adidas, to appear in the jersey’s launch promotional video.
The Bulgarian invited players to his dojo to master the skills and discipline needed to succeed. However, the kit’s vibes are authentically Cantona.
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