It’s safe to say that fans are both excited and divided about the leaked image of what may be Milan‘s home jersey for the next 2025-26 season. When the new season begins, talents like Rafael Leao, Christian Pulisic, and Santiago Gimenez will definitely be donning this daring new style – with Joao Felix‘s future at San Siro far from certain.
Although the Rossoneri’s signature red and black stripes will be there, an eye-catching new element is said to be in the works. While some supporters may view it as a modern refresh, others could see it as a break from tradition. Based on what Footy Headlines has verified and what Opaleak initially revealed, the design is already being compared to Milan’s 2020-21 shirt, which was memorably worn by Zlatan Ibrahimovic in his second spell back in Serie A.
The 2025-26 Milan home uniform will reportedly have a revamped club emblem, which is sure to capture the attention. For the first time in history, the home jersey will feature a monochrome emblem, ditching the club’s traditional red, black, and gold crest. In contrast to the club’s traditional style, the new logo is starkly white and modern. Puma has adopted a new, more contemporary style, which may be divisive for some Rossoneri faithful but appealing to others.
Beyond the monochrome badge, there would be another subtle yet symbolic change. Reports indicate that Puma has incorporated an embossed devil pattern into the traditional red and black stripes, paying tribute to Milan’s famous nickname, “Il Diavolo” (The Devil).
The pattern, which resembles a wave or flame, is said to give the jersey more dimension and texture, while indirectly alluding to the team’s ferocious will and dogged quest for triumph. This little but significant touch guarantees that Milan stays true to its heritage even as it adopts a more contemporary style. Eventually, the home set would be completed with an all-black shorts and a pair of all-red socks.
Nostalgic connection: Pulisic’s number 11 shirt echoes Zlatan’s era
Interestingly, the leaked Milan home kit for 2025-26 bears a strong resemblance to the 2020-21 edition—a season that marked a significant moment in the club’s resurgence. Already back at San Siro for another stint, Zlatan Ibrahimovic had just switched jerseys, going from wearing number 21 to number 11.
The Swede’s presence helped transform the Italian side from a struggling giant to a title contender, leading them to a second-place Serie A finish in his first full season back and later securing their first Scudetto since 2011 in the following year.
Now that Christian Pulisic will almost surely keep wearing the club’s iconic No. 11 shirt in 2025-26, parallels will certainly be drawn between his impact and that of Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Although the similarities extend beyond the design of the shirt, Milan’s home kit for the next season could have a sophisticated but strong look that might pay homage to both their famous history and their present aspirations – this time under their new hero, Pulisic.
