Chelsea have released their new third kit for the 2025-26 season which sees the club returning to the wild, wonderful and often weird reign of José Mourinho in search of inspiration.

The jersey forms part of Nike's new "Total 90" throwback range and as such features styling directly influenced by those popular designs of the mid-2000s. We have the shield-shaped piping, the central crest positioning and the sort of pointy collars and trim that was commonplace two decades ago.

Chelsea actually wore Umbro and Adidas kits during the period in question, but Nike are still keen to draw on the success of the period. In case you need reminding, Mourinho arrived at Stamford Bridge in 2004 having just shocked Europe by winning the UEFA Champions League with FC Porto and led his pugnacious Blu

See Full Page