Chelsea Celebrates Year of the Snake with Unique Pre-Match Jersey Designed by Jacky Tsai

Chelsea unveils a limited-edition Nike pre-match jersey celebrating Chinese New Year, featuring a design that merges eastern and western cultures.

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Steve Worrell
24 Jan
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Chelsea Football Club has partnered with artist Jacky Tsai to create a limited-edition Nike pre-match jersey celebrating the Year of the Snake. The design features a silver snakeskin mosaic with Chelsea icons, a golden snake tracing the River Thames, and gold detailing symbolising prosperity. Only 2,025 jerseys are available, making this a collector’s item for fans.

Key Points

  • Unique Design: The jersey features a silver snakeskin print and a golden snake inspired by Chinese calligraphy, with Chelsea’s lion and rose integrated.
  • Cultural Significance: The snake's path maps the River Thames, with a golden label marking Stamford Bridge’s location, blending eastern and western influences.
  • Limited Availability: Only 2,025 jerseys are on sale, available at Stamford Bridge’s Megastore and online.
  • Special Features: Hand-customised in the UK, each jersey is unique, with variations reflecting individuality.
  • Debut Matches: The jersey will first be worn before Chelsea's Premier League clash with Manchester City and the Women’s Super League derby against Arsenal.

Fans can purchase the Year of the Snake jersey now to celebrate Chinese New Year in style while supporting Chelsea Football Club.

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Steve, Co-founder of The 1905 Club, created the platform to provide honest, clickbait-free Chelsea FC content. He worked at Stamford Bridge from 2013 to 2016 with a Champions League sponsor. His first Chelsea match was a 1-0 win at Leeds in 2000, and his favourite was the epic 2012 Champions League game against Napoli.
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