Manchester City unveils Year of the Horse jersey: inspired by Chinese ink wash

Manchester City has officially unveiled a special Year of the Horse jersey, which features a beige base color with dense horse head patterns on the front.

Manchester City Statement:

Manchester City and PUMA have unveiled the Year of the Horse Capsule Collection, featuring a limited-edition pre-match jersey that fuses football culture with heritage-inspired design.

Marking the Year of the Fire Horse, the collection celebrates motion, energy, and tradition through a refined, contemporary lens.

Set in earthy, neutral tones, the capsule draws inspiration from the stillness of vintage Chinese portraiture, contrasted with the energy and momentum of a team in full stride.

At its core is the Manchester City Year of the Horse pre-match jersey, featuring hand-drawn Fire Horse artwork that embodies power, movement and relentless drive.

Influenced by traditional Chinese ink and watercolour techniques, the sketched horse motifs bring depth and fluidity to the design, creating a piece that feels alive and expressive.

It’s heritage with horsepower - crafted for matchdays and all the days in between.