Today marks the end of a chapter in Liverpool’s modern history – and a new one is about to begin.As we take on Yokohama F. Marinos in the final match of our pre-season tour, it will also be the last time we wear a Nike-branded kit.From 1 August, Adidas will take over as Liverpool’s official kit supplier in a five-year deal that promises to usher in a fresh era (as confirmed on Footy Headlines).Nike exit marks emotional end to title-winning season(Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)Nike’s departure brings with it the close of a campaign filled with highs, heartbreak and history.It was in the swoosh-branded strip that we won our 20th English league title, reclaiming our place at the summit of English football.The same shirt is now inseparable from the memory of Diogo Jota, the Portuguese forward whose tragic death at the age of 28 rocked us all earlier this summer.His number 20 will forever remain at Anfield and it is in this Nike shirt that he wore it for the final time.In time, this Nike kit will be remembered not just for silverware, but as a symbol of a season that tested and unified us.Liverpool’s kit history has seen many partners, but few have coincided with such defining moments.Adidas chapter opens with big expectations(Photo by adidas via Getty Images)Our new deal with Adidas will begin on 1 August and run through until the summer of 2030.Fans will be hoping this new partnership brings the same success – or more – as the Nike chapter, which began in 2020.And with record signings like Florian Wirtz, a league title already secured under Arne Slot, and talk of a new striker still swirling, this is not just a kit change.It’s a sign that Liverpool are ready to evolve again – and do so in the famous three stripes.We’ve already seen Liverpool sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen this summer and links to Alexander Isak shows we’re not going anywhere in our pursuit of more success.This only adds to the excitement around the new era, both on and off the pitch. One shirt leaves, but the ambitions behind it live on.Join our channel of readers on WhatsApp to get the day’s top stories straight to your mobileThe post Something historic just happened in Japan that Liverpool fans will never see again appeared first on The Empire of The Kop.