Manchester United 2015/16 kit leak: Orange and black strip likened to former Chelsea jersey emerges online

Red Devils will have kits produced by Adidas next season

Simon Rice
Monday 20 April 2015 06:03 EDT
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Manchester United could be playing in a black and orange third kit next season if a leaked image on the internet is to be believed.

The Red Devils are switching kit manufacturer from next term which will see them ditch Nike for Adidas. The German sportswear brand will be keen to get noticed after paying £750m for a 10-year deal and they should have little trouble doing so judging by the glow-in-the-dark trim used on the leaked strip.

The kit will draw comparisons with the away strip worn by Chelsea during the 2010/11 season. The west London club are also sponsored by Adidas. The last time Manchester United wore a predominantly black third kit also came in the 2010/11 season.

Manchester United's third kit for 2015/16?
Manchester United's third kit for 2015/16? (EBAY)

Chelsea's third strip during 2010/11
Chelsea's third strip during 2010/11 (GETTY IMAGES)

The image appeared as a listing on auction website eBay, which boasts that the kit 'features a flashy red monochromatic club badge and a red Adidas Performance logo'.

A number of kits for the 2015/16 season have been leaking online. Check out those spotted so far, including United home and away strips...

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