Milan Third Jersey 2001/02 Vintage – Paolo Maldini – N.3 Signed Store – Adidas Opel – 5 Cups Patch – Size XL – COA Included

AC Milan 2001/02 Third red jersey signed by Paolo Maldini

An absolute collector's item: the rare AC Milan 2001/2002 third kit, Store version, signed by Paolo Maldini, eternal legend of the Rossoneri. The fiery red design with black details on the shoulders and a black polo collar, signed by Adidas with the famous "Opel" sponsor printed in black flock on the center of the chest, encapsulates a chapter in the club's recent history. On the right chest, the embroidered AC Milan emblem with a golden star; on the left chest, the black Adidas logo applied. On the right sleeve, the round Lega Calcio Serie A patch; on the left sleeve, the commemorative "5 Champions Cups" patch — won up to 1994, before the sixth in 2003. Size XL according to the internal multilingual Adidas label, below the original black and red "A.C.M." internal band. Paolo Maldini's autograph is applied in black marker on the back, above the printed number 3. Good condition: the jersey shows small signs of cracking on the number 3 (natural wear of the flock after over twenty years) and some small stains on the fabric consistent with its age.

The champion: Paolo Maldini

Paolo Maldini (Milan, June 26, 1968) is one of the most loved and respected legends in the history of Italian and world football. Raised in the AC Milan youth academy, he wore the Rossoneri jersey for twenty-five seasons from 1985 to 2009 — an absolute record for longevity at a single club — inheriting the captain's armband and the number 3 from his father Cesare. With AC Milan, he won 7 Scudetti, 5 Champions Leagues (1989, 1990, 1994, 2003, 2007), 5 European Super Cups, and 2 Intercontinental Cups. With the Italian national team, he made 126 appearances as captain, reaching the 1994 World Cup final and the 2000 European Championship final. After retiring in 2009, he returned to AC Milan as Technical Director, contributing to the 2021/22 Scudetto victory.

COA Certificate of Authenticity

This autograph comes with the MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) included free of charge and the COA Certificate of Authenticity issued exclusively by independent third-party certification bodies among the most authoritative in the world in the collecting sector (PSA, JSA, Beckett, Epperson, Autograph COA or Associazione Autografia) — both included in the price.

What is an original signed jersey?

An original signed jersey is a unique piece where the player's signature has been directly applied to the fabric, without intermediaries. It differs from printed reproductions by the irregular and natural pressure of the stroke, the three-dimensionality of the ink on the fabric, and the spontaneity of the graphic gesture. In addition to these elements, the MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) and the COA Certificate are included in the price for internationally recognized protection. The collectible value of a signed Maldini jersey grows over time in relation to its historical significance.

Authenticity and MTM guarantee

MTM Memorabilia is the Italian benchmark for demanding collectors of authentic sports memorabilia. Each signed jersey is selected with rigorous quality and provenance criteria by our experts, guaranteeing the originality of both the jersey and the autograph. The veracity of the autograph is declared by the MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) included free of charge. Every shipment is made with rigid, shockproof, and humidity-proof packaging to ensure maximum protection during transport. Express courier with delivery within 24/72 hours from payment confirmation, both for Italy and abroad.