Manchester City’s new club crest has been released two days before it was meant to be unveiled after an image of the new design was found on the Intellectual Property Office’s (IPO) website.
City have had three major badges since the 1930s and adopted the current design in 1997. However, following a consultation with their fans, the club opted to create a new look in keeping with the round shape of its two predecessors.
New York City FC and Melbourne City — both part of the City Football Group along with Manchester City — have round badges with similar lettering around distinctive logos in the centre.
City, who trademarked the new badge on Dec. 22 according to their website, have not commented on the leak.
The IPO handles patents, trademarks and other copyright administration within the British government.
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