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Tom Gott

Chelsea’s New Away Jersey Dazzles But Elephant in the Room Remains

Chelsea have unveiled a stunning new away kit for the 2026–27 season as they look to kick off Xabi Alonso’s reign in tenure—but again there’s no front of shirt sponsor.

The Blues have brought back a black base for their second shirt and, for the first time since 2021–22, have reintroduced golden accents to stand out on the pure canvas. The Chelsea lion replaces the typical club crest on the chest, where it is joined by the Club World Cup winners’ patch and the Nike Swoosh.

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