Atletico Madrid will return to its earlier membership emblem after listening to its followers.

The Spanish soccer membership mentioned Friday its members voted to revert to the badge that had been changed by a extra trendy design amid widespread criticism six years in the past.

Atletico mentioned almost 78,000 of the membership’s greater than 138,000 members participated within the vote, with 88% selecting the earlier badge. Both designs are comparable, that includes red-and-white stripes beneath white stars in opposition to a blue background, and a bear stretching up in opposition to a tree - which is the image of town of Madrid. The first model of the logo was launched in 1917, impressed by the Spanish capital’s coat of arms.

The previous emblem won't return till the 2024-25 season because the membership wants time to implement the “complex, massive and costly process” of changing the design.

The membership mentioned it can make the change though Nike had already began the manufacturing means of its kits for the 2024-25 season.

The earlier badge additionally must be added to digital environments, social networks, licensed merchandise and third-party media reminiscent of tv content material and video video games.

The membership mentioned the present defend “will become part of the family of badges and emblems that have accompanied us throughout our history.”

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