Barcelona had alternative kit ready before Nike deal finalization

Barcelona prepared for a potential split from Nike by planning an alternative kit for the 2024/25 season. A new long-term partnership with Nike was finalized in 2024, ending months of uncertainty. Before the deal was secured, Barcelona had produced approximately 300,000 garments under its own brand, which are now in storage. One prototype shirt has resurfaced, showcasing the club's branding instead of Nike's. Thousands of prototypes remain unused as negotiations with Nike were successful, leaving the alternative plans abandoned.

• 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Image: Barcelona’s abandoned kit for 2024/25 designed before new Nike deal