Footy Headlines can leak a highly exciting piece of information for kit collectors and comic fans alike: Atletico Madrid is reportedly planning to re-release their legendary Spider-Man kit. While this is currently just a rumor, the timing strongly suggests it could become a reality very soon.
Atletico Madrid to Release Iconic Spider Remake Kit
If the rumors hold true, the Atletico Madrid Spider-Man remake jersey will feature the exact same design as the original masterpiece. The original kit served as Atletico Madrid's 2004-05 home shirt and was built upon Nike's beloved, era-defining Total 90 (T90) template.
What cemented this shirt in football history was the massive, stylized "Spider-Man 2" logo plastered across the center of the chest. This unique sponsor placement was part of a major promotional partnership with Sony Pictures to advertise the movie's global release.
It produced some incredibly memorable moments, from a young Fernando Torres tearing down the pitch in the kit, to Hollywood stars Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst holding up their own personalized versions during the premiere.
This sudden remake rumor makes perfect sense when you look at the upcoming summer blockbuster calendar. Marvel Studios and Sony are gearing up to release their highly anticipated new film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, exclusively in cinemas this July.
A re-release of the classic Atletico kit would be the ultimate marketing crossover event to celebrate the web-slinger's return to the big screen.
The Atletico Madrid Spider-Man jersey remains an absolute holy grail in kit culture, and bringing it back would perfectly tap into the massive wave of early-2000s football nostalgia we are currently seeing.
Would you buy the Atletico Madrid Spider-Man remake kit if Nike officially releases it this summer? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!