New Arsenal pre-match jersey celebrates Jamaican fans
Arsenal Football Club, in collaboration with Adidas, have released a new pre-match jersey for the 2022/23 season which pays homage to its Jamaican supporters.
According to the official website of the English club, the new jerseys feature a “bold all-over geometric print in green, gold and black – the colours of the Jamaican flag.”
“With many Jamaicans living in our local community and across the capital, it pays tribute to those who call both north London and Jamaica home,” the news release on the website continued.
The jersey was released ahead of the highly anticipated Notting Hill Carnival. It is expected that the new gear will be showcased there ahead of Arsenal’s first-team game against Fulham.
Commenting on the new jersey, Arsenal’s Emile Smith Rowe, who comes from Jamaican heritage said: “Football is nothing without the fans, and I’m proud to see Adidas and my club continuing to support our supporters from all backgrounds – just like we did when we launched our home shirt this year. It’s a stunning shirt and I’m looking forward to wearing it.”
The new jersey is available for purchase on Adidas’ official website as well as from Arsenal Direct and the Armoury.
The jerseys cost £55 (J$9,256.50) and £38 (J$6,395.40) for the men and youth 8-16 shirts respectively.