There is expected to be a continuation of a tradition at Manchester City in releasing Lunar New Year-themed special edition shirts, according to new reports, with a Year of the Goat strip coming early in 2027.
Manchester City supporters have grown accustomed to seeing the club expand its global reach with creative off-pitch merchandise, with recent years bringing a steady stream of limited-edition releases celebrating international culture.
From striking pre-match warm-up tops to bespoke lifestyle products, German sportswear giants Puma have routinely looked to tap into the club’s ever-growing and significant worldwide fanbase with themed releases.
Now, new details suggest that partnership will take another step forward early in 2027, as planning begins for another commemorative strip designed to mark the turn of the Chinese traditional calendar.
Navy and gold design lined up for Lunar New Year drop
That claim comes courtesy of kit specialists Footy Headlines, who report that Manchester City will launch a special 'Year of the Goat' collection ahead of the Lunar New Year celebrations in February 2027.
A navy and gold palette is likely to go down well with supporters who enjoy seeing Puma experiment beyond traditional sky blue accents, while a subtle cloud-inspired graphic taps into traditional Chinese imagery, symbolising good fortune and ambition.
Though early indications and visuals suggest the release will aim for an elevated, prestige style, the exact final look remains a closely guarded secret within Manchester City and Puma as design plans progress.
Continuing an established tradition under Puma
The upcoming release will mark the next chapter in a fledgeling annual cycle, following on from the 2026 'Year of the Horse' range that incorporated traditional ink and watercolour techniques.
The special-edition release is part of a broader push by Manchester City and Puma to engage supporters across East Asia, where the club’s popularity has soared throughout a decade of unprecedented domestic success.
In recent weeks, other fresh leaks have revealed details about the kits City players themselves will be wearing on the pitch next season.
The same source has suggested that the club’s new away kit will pay homage to a retro pinstripe shirt last worn between 1993 and 1995, while the home kit will reportedly feature a tribute to the 2017/18 ‘Centurions’ season as that achievement reaches its 10th anniversary.
While the mid-season special edition kit launch remains months away, immediate focus shifts back to the pitch and a demanding trip to Aston Villa on Saturday lunchtime, amid a run of seven straight league wins as Enzo Maresca’s squad look to preserve their place at the top of the Premier League standings.