Melbourne City has launched their 2017-18 home and away kits at an exclusive event for 250 fans at North Melbourne’s iconic Meat Market venue.

Members were given the first view of City’s first ever full ‘city blue’ shirt alongside stars including Bruno Fornaroli and Tim Cahill, and latest signing Stefan Mauk.

Delivering a closer, fast feeling performance fit, the new kit features a clean finished neckline, side tape highlights, providing agility and increased flexibility during player movement, with the kit enhanced by a mesh fabric, which increases airflow for player comfort.

The away kit is a nod to Melbourne City’s heritage, and the colours still represented in the Club’s badge, with red and white vertical stripes and all-red sleeves, shorts and socks.

Nike Marketing Director Brant Hirst said: “We’re excited to provide a kit packed with innovation and performance benefits to give Melbourne City players an edge on the pitch, brought to life in the dynamic new City blue.”

City will wear the new red and white away kit for next Tuesday’s FFA Cup Round of 32 match against Peninsula Power.

The home shirt is on sale from Thursday night. Head to Rebel Sport for the latest football strips.