On October 14, Getafe announced the team's kit arrangements for this season's UEFA Europa Conference League. The club confirmed that the team's second kit, which serves as the away kit for European competitions, will be used only for matches and will not be sold to the public. This decision sparked criticism from fans, with many questioning the club's merchandising strategy and kit preparation. Some fans also directly criticized the jersey's design, joking that it was fortunate the club wasn't selling it, as no one would want to buy it anyway.
Getafe stated in its announcement: "Information regarding the kits we will wear for our UEFA Europa Conference League participation. The second kit will be used for matches only and will not be sold to the public."
The club also stated that fans who had previously pre-ordered the home kit via relevant links or the official store would receive pickup notifications in the coming days, while other fans could purchase the home kit at the official store once it became available.
Following the announcement, fans expressed their frustration on social media. One fan questioned: "You designed a kit with elements representing the club's symbols, but you're not selling it?"
Another fan wrote: "It's a shame we can't wear the Conference League kit in Romania."
Some fans also criticized the club's preparation. One fan complained: "This is embarrassing! We're heading to Romania for our first Conference League match, and we still don't have the kits. The store said they would arrive Tuesday or Wednesday, but with only 24 hours until kickoff, they're still nowhere to be seen. Great job."
Another fan added: "You can't always rush things like this. You've really messed up the kit rollout... designing a kit isn't that difficult."
Beyond the supply issues, the design itself became a major point of contention. One fan stated bluntly: "Honestly, this kit is ugly, but someone will always like it. Why not just let them buy it?"
Another fan sarcastically remarked: "This kit is so ugly you're ashamed to sell it. Our colors are blue, red, or white; green really isn't a good choice."
Another fan's comment was even more direct: "No one would buy it anyway."
Some fans used the opportunity to mock the club's decision, suggesting that since the kit was unpopular, avoiding a public sale spared them embarrassment. While opinions on the design varied, many comments highlighted the same underlying issue: fans wanted to purchase the away kit for European competitions but couldn't, and the club's kit preparation and merchandising strategy appeared poorly executed.
Currently, Getafe has confirmed that this season's Europa Conference League second kit will be used for matches only and will not be sold to the public. The club has not announced whether this arrangement might change.
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