CHELSEA supporters have reacted with delight to the club’s new third kit – a throwback to their first-ever shirt.

Fans of Mauricio Pochettino’s team are now able to buy the latest offering as it went on sale.

Chelsea have revealed their new third kit for the 2023/24 campaign Credit: Instagram @chelseafc

The Eton Blue inspired design has proven to be a huge hit with supporters Credit: Instagram @chelseafc

Chelsea’s Twitter account announced that it was now available for purchase with a short and sharp statement.

It read: “Inspired by Eton Blue. A Chelsea original.

“Our 2023/24 @nikefootball third kit pays homage to our first ever shirt, back in 1905.”

And it seems to be a huge hit with supporters of the Premier League club as they quickly took to social media to share their love.

One response read: “Chelsea’s third kit is a thing of beauty.”

Another declared: “We are winning the league with this kit.”

“All three of this season’s kits are on fire,” said another happy punter.

Another fan hailed it as “perfect” while a fellow supporter promised that they were “getting this definitely”.

The love-in for the retro throwback number continued as the images of the Nike designed kit continued to spread.

“That is phenomenal,” said another, as a fellow fan said they were “delighted” with it.

And another proudly declared: “Our 2023/24 kit is a thing of beauty. Love the nod to our heritage.”