Tottenham and Nike have redefined the concept of the away shirt?

Following criticism that the new home shirt is too simple, Tottenham this morning unveiled their new away kit for next season. Definitely one of the most daring jerseys made by Nike that represents the creativity of young designers in London. A lively jersey accompanied by "Venom Green" logos, with a progressive design reminiscent of the style of Jackson Pollock, one of the greatest representatives of abstract expressionism, both the marbled effect of marble and NASA satellite photos.

The new away jersey thus rightfully falls into the macrocategory of "revolutionary" jerseys or against the tradition of classic design, such as Inter's one that recalls the leather of the Biscione. Such colourful jerseys, for the past three years we have been used to seeing them only in digital versions, released exclusively for FIFA, such as Manchester United's leopard print jersey from the 2017 - 2018 season or Real Madrid's the following season inspired by the club's nickname with a galaxy of white stars on a blue space sky.

It's not every season that you see an away shirt that's so far removed from classic templates or tradition. You have to go back several years, specifically between 1990 and 1995, when Umbro dressed Spurs, to find a shirt with such a vibrant look, in the history of the English team. Only goalkeepers have worn shirts that deviated so much from the club's history or colours. 

It's certainly one of those designs that will divide fan opinion as design and pattern have rarely been seen on a football shirt. In the same way that Inter Milan have done, even if there isn't an element as distinctive as the snake, Tottenham's away shirt is undoubtedly one of those destined to open a new season of football design, destined to remain in history.