Today saw Chelsea FC unveil their third kit for 2018-19, modeled by forward Eden Hazard on the club (and his own personal) Twitter page. It features a different shade of blue and horizontal stripes. The kit also features something called Nike Connect, which is only available in certain markets.
At the same level as the Nike trademark swoosh you’ll see the club crest, looking really fresh, in a different color scheme than we are used to. Take a look at the photos below.
You’ll notice it’s more than a bit Manchester City like:
Style meets technology. Introducing our 2018/19 @nikefootball third kit, featuring NikeConnect!??
Shop now: https://t.co/kqmJ28W1Z5
*NikeConnect available in selected countries only. pic.twitter.com/3roSSupg7m
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 5, 2018
Tapping into my new third kit with NikeConnect. ? Can’t wait to see what you guys do creating a fan jersey. ???
Check it out now at https://t.co/JtwHJ80T05.#NikeFootball #ChelseaFC pic.twitter.com/TTKripXunG— Eden Hazard (@hazardeden10) September 5, 2018
Nike Connect will offer supporters the opportunity to create an upcoming special-edition Chelsea FC fan jersey (which is what Hazard was referring to above). So what do you think Chelsea and Hazard fans- how do like/dislike this new kit?
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