Designed by PUMA, the new kit was inspired by the Renaissance period.
Upon closer inspection, the motifs taken from Renaissance fabrics and architecture have been interwoven throughout the fabric.
“The kit marks the start of a new era for the national side, as young players continue to rise up within the Azzurri squad — there are 12 players in the latest squad called to Coverciano who are 25 or younger,” an official press release read.
The hue is also a nod to the green jersey worn by Italian players when they defeated Argentina 2-0 in December 1954.
Following the victory, the youth teams adopted the colour, while blue was reserved only for senior players.
The new jersey features a navy blue collar and sleeves, in addition to a golden PUMA insignia and Italy’s iconic club badge on the chest.
The green kit sparked controversy in the leadup to Italy’s match against Greece, as blue is the Italian national team’s colour in virtually every sport.
The change of colour was too much for some, particularly former Italy international Roberto Boninsegna, the man who handed Tuttosport such an attention-grabbing headline.
“It’s a sacrilege,” the former Inter Milan and Juventus striker argued.
“It makes me angry to think that the Italy shirt can have a price tag.”
Time will tell whether traditionalists will warm up to the new-look kit.
