Description
Match worn or issued AC Milan long-sleeved away shirt in the 1995-1996 season by the club’s number 8 Marcel Desailly.
Shirt information
AC Milan wore shirts with numbers AND names on the back in the Serie A. In the UEFA Cup, Milan did not have have the Opel logo on the front of their shirts, but only the ‘Opel’ text. Therefore, it is most likely that this shirt was worn in one of many friendly matches that were played before or during the season. It’s not a Primavera shirt because the star is present on the chest.
Season and player information
The 1995–1996 season was a competitive year for AC Milan in Serie A. The team fought hard in the league, showing strong performances and resilience against top Italian clubs. Fans remember this season for Milan’s tactical discipline, solid defence, and moments of brilliance that kept the club among the strongest in Europe. Milan won the Serie A, and stranded in the quarter-finals of both the Coppa Italia and the UEFA Cup.
Marcel Desailly, a commanding central defender and defensive midfielder, was a key figure for AC Milan during this period. Before joining Milan in 1993, he played for Nantes and Marseille in France, and after his time at Milan he moved to Chelsea in 1998. Known for his strength, leadership, and tactical intelligence, Desailly played a major role in Milan’s defence and helped the team compete at the highest level in Italy and Europe.
This shirt has all the characteristics of a match shirt:
- The correct player size number screen printed on the back (not commercially available)
- Correct first team player size XL
Years: 1995-1996
Size: XL
Condition: Good, see photos of the sleeve
Brand: Lotto
Sponsor: Opel
