Gallagher-designed Man City kit 'definitely striking'

Manchester City have recreated the album cover for Oasis debut Definitely Maybe to celebrate the launch of their new kit

Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher says it was a "proper honour" to design Manchester City's new fourth kit, which was inspired by his band's 1994 debut album Definitely Maybe.

"I think it's unique, but it's definitely striking and I think it looks great," he added.

The 57-year-old announced last month that he and brother Liam have ended their 15-year feud and reformed for a sell-out tour in 2025.

Gallagher, who has been "supporting City for 50 years", said he "took about five seconds to agree" when City's kit manufacturer Puma approached him at a game with the idea of co-designing a new strip.

"If you walked up to your 16-year-old self and said, 'in 40 years you'll be designing kits for the team', you'd be like 'what?',” the songwriter added.

"When you see people represent your club, it's important that they look good."

Manuel Akanji models the new Man City fourth kit

The kit was released on Thursday with promotional images on the club’s website showing manager Pep Guardiola and members of the men's and women's teams recreating the iconic album cover, together with City memorabilia.

The image for the album was taken in the living room of original band member Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs and featured pictures of Manchester United legend George Best, as well as City's Rodney Marsh. For their recreated version, City have included images of City legends Colin Bell and Sergio Aguero.

Puma said the 'Definitely City' kit will be worn in select European fixtures and will make its debut when City take on Inter Milan in the Champions League on 18 September. Gallagher is credited as a co-designer of the kit but no specific details were given about his involvement.

Definitely Maybe was the album that propelled Oasis to stardom and turned 30 in August. Gallagher said the anniversary meant he has been, "listening to it a lot more than I would ever listen to it".

"Definitely Maybe has never lost its magic to me," he added. "I just think it's an amazing snapshot of what we were about. They were great times. Really, really great.

"I mean, it's spawned a great football kit. So its legacy lives on."