A barstool in the official teaser for West Ham’s new kit release has sparked an exciting Jarrod Bowen rumour and the shirt sports two distinctive features.
Sportswear giants New Balance are West Ham’s new kit maker after signing a long-term deal to replace Umbro.
After a string of positive developments for the club since Daniel Kretinsky became majority owner, Hammers fans feel New Balance is apt for a new era.
The kit will be released on Thursday and has been pre-empted by West Ham releasing an official teaser picture.
Barstool in West Ham kit tease sparks exciting Bowen rumour
But forget the kit, because a barstool in the new West Ham strip taster that has sparked an exciting rumour about captain Jarrod Bowen.
The image also shows two distinctive features on the new home shirt.
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West Ham dropped a major hint Bowen is set to stay at the club despite relegation.
Hammers News has consistently reported top club sources insisting Bowen wants to stay and will be retained.
After fresh links with Aston Villa this week, Hammers News exclusively reported West Ham’s emphatic insistence Bowen is staying.
According to reports, the £85m sale of Mateus Fernandes makes it even more likely Bowen and other top stars will stay at West Ham.
Tomas Soucek announced he is staying at West Ham in an emotional statement on Tuesday.
And unverified rumours are circulating that the barstool the new West Ham shirt is draped over is being reserved for captain Bowen to reveal the kit while simultaneously making it clear he is staying.
New Hammers strip has two distinctive features
Hammers fans don’t have long to wait to find out if that is true but West Ham fans are nonetheless giddy with anticipation.
As for the kit itself, the teaser offers a tantalising glimpse of the new home shirt, with several subtle design details standing out despite much of the kit remaining concealed.
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Most striking is the tonal embossed pattern woven into the claret fabric across the upper back and shoulders.
The embossed geometric details are reminiscent of the London Stadium floodlights and architecture.
The design catches the light differently across the material, giving the shirt added depth and texture without overpowering its traditional look.
Another eye-catching feature is the enlarged crossed Hammers motif positioned high on the back beneath the collar.
Finished in gold, the iconic club symbol is noticeably bigger than in previous designs, making it a more prominent statement while maintaining a clean, understated aesthetic.
The collar also appears refined, featuring a modern crew-neck construction with a chequered patterned trim that complements the embossed detailing.
Combined with the classic sky-blue sleeves and textured finishes, the early teaser suggests a contemporary interpretation of West Ham’s timeless claret and blue colours which – for a change – look spot on unlike some previous releases from former manufacturers.
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