No new main shirt sponsor unveiled as Fun88 remains on Newcastle United 2022/23 home kit

Newcastle United have unveiled their fresh home shirt for the 2022/23 season - and while the kit is new, the club’s long-standing sponsorship deal with Fun88 remains.

Speculation had been rife, particularly on social media, that the Magpies would switch up their main kit deal this summer in order to further boost the club’s spending power.

However, contractual obligations with Chinese betting firm Fun88 prevented that - and the sponsor will remain emblazaoned across the club’s famous black and white shirt, which in the launch pics is modelled by the likes of Bruno Guimaraes and Kieran Trippier.

Fun88 first signed a three-year sponsorship deal with the club in 2017, when the managing director Lee Charnley flew to China to sign the contract. That was further extended in 2020 and what was described as a “long term deal” was signed.

While the main shirt sponsor remains the same, NewcastleWorld understands links to a new sleeve sponsor do carry some weight, with Visit Botswana a candidate to take the slot.

Newcastle United kit launch statement - in full

Newcastle United has unveiled the club’s new 2022/23 home shirt by premium sportswear brand Castore.

Ready for a new challenge in the Premier League, players and supporters will unite once again in iconic black and white stripes while honouring the club’s 130-year history.

Castore’s latest design combines traditional elements of the club’s memorable home kits together with modern touches, creating a classic black and white jersey that is inspired by the past and built for the future.

All Newcastle United kits are crafted with a blend of high-stretch fabrics and cut to enhance performance, offering exceptional ease of movement on pitch and in the stands.

The elite ‘Pro’ edition of the shirt, which will be worn by the first team on the pitch, features Castore’s finest innovation technology with laser-cut ventilation at the underarms to keep players cool and focused during play.

Supporters can pre-order the 2022/23 Newcastle United home shirt NOW at shop.nufc.co.uk.