Fútbol Club Barcelona will surprise again with its second kit in the 2026-27 season. According to the specialized website Footy Headlines, the Blaugrana team will present a design inspired by the Los Angeles Lakers, with the characteristic purple color as a base and metallic yellow details. This proposal is part of the continuity of the alliance between Barça, Nike and Kobe Bryant's Black Mamba brand.
If in the current season the club has already introduced a groundbreaking model with the away shirt, still pending debut in an official match, the second edition of the collaboration will not leave the culé fans indifferent either. The shirt will again include the logo of Kobe Bryant's brand, consolidating a bond that goes beyond sport.
A design inspired by the legend of the NBA
The nod to the Los Angeles franchise is no coincidence. Kobe Bryant, eternal icon of the Lakers, maintained a close link with football and with Barça itself. His Black Mamba brand has found a perfect partner in the Blaugrana club to unite two worlds: that of the NBA and that of LaLiga.
The leak details that the design will be dominated by purple, while the trim and shields would have yellow finishes. The result would be one of the most striking shirts in recent years, with a clear influence from North American basketball.
The reaction on social networks
The first images shared by the X user @memorabilia1899, known for his high percentage of accuracy in equipment predictions, have quickly gone viral. His recreation of the model has generated a furor among fans, who are already comparing this possible uniform with the most iconic shirts in culé history.
The debate is served: some fans celebrate the fusion with the Lakers style as a tribute to Kobe Bryant, while others prefer a more classic approach. The truth is that expectations remain high around the official announcement.
From snake skin to tribute to Kobe Bryant
The collaboration between Barça, Nike and Black Mamba started with this season's away shirt, whose design imitates the texture of a snake. Although it has not yet been released in an official match, it has already become one of the most talked about shirts of the year.
With the arrival of the 2026-27 season, the Catalan club will continue to innovate with a second kit that combines history, tribute and global marketing. The connection between Barça and Bryant's legacy reinforces the international positioning of the entity.
A tradition of special shirts
The portal Footy Headlines also announced in August that the main Barça shirt for next season will return to a design without thin stripes, similar to that of the 125th anniversary and the model used in the centenary. This turn seeks to recover a classic style with modern touches, while the second kit is reserved for more daring proposals.
Impact on fans and the market
Barça kits always generate great expectation and millionaire sales in the international market. The possible Lakers-style shirt would not only seduce the culés, but also the NBA and Kobe Bryant fans around the world. This would be a unique opportunity to reinforce the global brand of the club and Nike.
On the sports side, wearing purple and yellow would also be a way to remember Kobe's competitive mentality, inspiring Barça players in the challenges of the season.
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