The regal-looking navy blue jersey with gold trim hails the beginning of the Year of the Rabbit, which begins later this month on Jan. 22.
City stars Kevin De Bruyne, Ederson, Erling Haaland and Kyle Walker helped unveil the kit, produced by Puma, in a promo video filmed in part in Manchester’s Chinatown district.
Introducing the limited @mancity x @pumafootball Chinese New Year kit to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit! 🌒🐇💙
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— Manchester City (@ManCity) January 10, 2023
The rabbit is the fourth animal in the Chinese zodiac and represents speed, quick wits and agility — much like Pep Guardiola’s side. The figure of the moon rabbit also appears in Chinese folklore and is said to be a companion of the moon goddess Chang’e, who diligently prepares ingredients for her elixir of immortality.
