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Man Utd fans gush ‘Adidas are absolutely killing it’ as ‘genius’ video showing off 2024-25 third kit is released
The video's star, BAFTA-winning actor Barry Keoghan, is the second-cousin of a former United star
MANCHESTER UNITED fans have fallen in love with the Red Devils' third kit ahead of the new Premier League season.
The strip was launched with a captivating video on social media, featuring the likes of Hollywood's actor Barry Keoghan - who is a lifelong United fan - and a breadth of talent, young and old.
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Adidas have brought back their classic trefoil logo to mark the brand's 75-year anniversary in 2025.
Other changes see a Red Devil emblem coming in to replace the club's traditional badge.
And Adidas Originals released a unique advert - led by BAFTA winning star Keoghan - at United's old training ground, The Cliff, to launch the kit.
The sportwear brand invited a raft of stars from both the present day and decades gone by to grace the sentimental production.
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Such is the wealth of talent in the film, you'd be forgiven for blinking and missing two Treble winners, and even the club's longest-serving skipper.
The first face seen, after Keoghan's, is long-serving left-back Luke Shaw, who was tasked with getting some pitchside coffees.
Eagle-eyed fans then spotted United's much-loved trio of Rasmus Hojlund, Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo perched on a wall - recreating their viral celebration against West Ham last season.
Denis Irwin, Bryan Robson, Jaap Stam, and two-time FA Cup winner Frank Stapleton, who is the Saltburn actor's second-cousin, also featured.
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Amad Diallo can be seen shaking his head after one of the players receives a yellow card for taking his shirt off after scoring a goal.
This was a clear nod to last season's last-gasp FA Cup victory over Liverpool, where Amad - who scored in the final seconds of extra-time - was sent off for taking his shirt off in celebration.
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Fans were quick to fall in love with both the kit and the advert, with one person taking to X to write: "Adidas are absolutely killing it!!"
A second said: "This is probably my favourite piece of content United have ever produced 🖤."
A third read: "This is such an incredible piece of production. It's a perfect vibe for this new kit."
A fourth wrote: "Who’s the genius behind this. WOW!"
Meanwhile, the officially verified Adidas UK account wrote: "The original Manchester."
While another replied: "This is unbelievably class. I have Goosebumps."
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