Paying homage to the French influence within the Invincibles team of the 2003/04 season, Adidas and Arsenal have released a new clothing range that includes a hoody, tee, pant, track jacket and stadium parka, all carrying a tricolour adidas Three Stripe and gold branding.
This summer marks 20 years since Arsenal went the whole season unbeaten in the Premier League. It was an unprecedented – and as yet unmatched – feat, and marked the culmination of a period dominated by French influence. Celebrating the historic link with its famous French players and manager, who contributed to the club’s period of success in the late 1990s and early 2000s, the club have released a new limited edition travel range.
Players such as club captain at the time, Patrick Vieira as well as Robert Pires, Thierry Henry, Sylvain Wiltord, Gael Clichy, Pasqual Cygan, Jeremy Aliadiere all hailed from across the channel and brought much success, all managed by the most successful Arsenal manager ever; French born, Arsene Wenger.
Jeremy Aliadiere, who played in the Invincibles season and currently works for Arsenal in an ambassador role, said: “During that period in the late 1990s and early 2000s it was great to be part of the team at Arsenal. We had a lot of players from France, or French speaking countries, and we were made to feel at home straight away by the other members of the squad.
“That togetherness we had back then is something I see in this current team and so it’s great to celebrate the period I played in, at a time when it’s a really enjoyable to be a Gooner. I think the range will be loved by supporters across the world, and it’s a nice gesture to those particularly in France – many of whom fell in love with the club during that period 20 years or so ago.”
The range includes a hoody, pant, track top, tee and stadium parka, which all carry tricolour adidas three stripes, and gold branding. It will be endorsed by the team when they travel to league games, starting with the trip to Merseyside, when they will face Everton on 4 February 2023. The track top will be worn by the team when they walk out against Manchester City tonight, in the FA Cup 4th round.
The full Arsenal French range is available to buy from today from adidas.com and Arsenal Direct.
