Pune: After player signings and training already underway on home turf, Indian Super League (ISL) outfit FC Pune City unveiled their home and away kits for the upcoming season of the ISL at a city mall in Pune here on Saturday.
Also present for the unveiling were Bollywood actor and co-owner Arjun Kapoor, players like Marcelinho, Jonathan Lucca, Emiliano Alfaro, Marcos Tebar, Kean Lewis, Adil Rashid and Vishal Kaith who walked the ramp in their new kits in front of fans who were present for the launch event.
With the fourth edition of the ISL round the corner, the club decided to tweak the last season’s kit a little bit. The new home kit once again features the orange and purple that is synonymous with club. The distinctive horizontal stripes start from orange at the top and go down purple across the front. . Meanwhile the away kit is crisp white with blue lines on the seam.
FC Pune City CEO Gaurav Modwel said that the minimal changed kit reflects the club’s positive intent this season. “Jerseys carry the badge of our club which our players, fans and all associated with the club hold in high esteem with pride. A fusion of high performance wear and a minimalist change in design ensures our jersey remains contemporary and at the same time rooted in our city’s heritage. ”
Speaking about the association, Hrishikesh Shende, Director- Football & Basketball, Adidas India said, “We are pleased to continue our association with FC Pune City for the 2017-2018 season, Adidas believes in creating world-class performance products for world-class athletes. The FC Pune City team is very happy with the kit we have provided year on year which always is our endeavour to ensure players feel right while wearing it and maximises their potential. The new design showcases our expertise in creating state-of-the-art football gear for a team brimming with top-notch talent.”
