In a significant development, Trent Alexander-Arnold has officially ended his association with Under Armour and announced his partnership with adidas. As part of this new collaboration, Alexander-Arnold will be wearing the iconic Predator boots.
For several years, Alexander-Arnold had been the prominent representative of Under Armour in elite football. However, he has now embarked on a fresh journey with adidas, returning to the brand he wore during his youth. To mark this transition, he scored a goal wearing a special edition pre-launch colorway of the upcoming next generation of adidas Predator boots during a match against Manchester City.
Expressing his excitement about the signing, Alexander-Arnold stated his admiration for the adidas brand, particularly the Predator boot. He looks forward to joining the illustrious list of legendary players who have worn them in the past. Alexander-Arnold also emphasized his enthusiasm for this new chapter alongside a brand that aligns with his passions both on and off the pitch.
As an adidas Predator player, Alexander-Arnold joins the ranks of other notable athletes, including Jude Bellingham. Adidas has already provided glimpses of the upcoming next generation of the Predator line, which includes the highly-anticipated return of the fold-over tongue, a feature that has garnered widespread approval. While early previews have featured whiteout prototype boots, Alexander-Arnold stands out as one of the first to showcase a version with additional color accents. Notably, red accents are prominently displayed on the upper, including the tongue and Three Stripes.
It is unclear whether this particular colorway was specially designed for Alexander-Arnold, possibly referencing his club colors at Liverpool. No other instances of this look have been observed, with Bellingham, the face of the Predator line, spotted wearing a more classic black, white, and red colorway, likely to be the launch edition.