Signed Photo Gianfranco Zola – Chelsea Home Umbro Autoglass – Premier League – COA Included

Signed photo of Gianfranco Zola in a Chelsea shirt: a relic of the Italian Premier League legend

A colour photograph depicting Gianfranco Zola in full action on a Premier League pitch: the Sardinian striker advances with the ball at his feet wearing the historic blue Chelsea Home shirt with the Umbro logo and Autoglass sponsor, in a shot that immediately takes us back to the golden era of the small Italian footballing genius in London, between the late nineties and early two thousands. The technical composure, the posture of someone who senses the game around them without looking at the ball, and the blurred background of the crowd in the stands combine to create an image of great beauty and sporting authenticity. The 15x10 cm dimensions make it a compact piece with strong evocative value. Gianfranco Zola's original autograph is affixed with a black marker pen in the lower part of the image, large, clear, and perfectly legible. Excellent condition, impeccable preservation. An authentic relic for collectors of English and Italian football memorabilia.

The champion: Gianfranco Zola

Gianfranco Zola (Oliena, July 5, 1966) is considered one of the strongest and most beloved Italian strikers of all time. Raised in Sardinia, he exploded internationally with Maradona's Napoli and with Parma, before moving to Chelsea in 1996 where he became a true legend. With the Blues, he played seven unforgettable seasons, winning the FA Cup, the Cup Winners' Cup, and the League Cup, and being nominated twice for the Ballon d'Or. In 2004, he received the honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire for his sporting merits, an extraordinary recognition for a foreign footballer. In 2023, he was inducted into the Italian Football Hall of Fame. With the National team, he made 35 appearances, participating in the final stages of the 1994 World Cup and the 1996 European Championship. One of the greatest ambassadors of Italian football in the world.

COA Certificate of Authenticity

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

What is an original signed photograph?

An original signed photograph is a unique historical document where the signature of the protagonist was affixed directly to the print in certified presence, without intermediaries. It differs from printed reproductions or facsimiles by precise and verifiable elements: the natural and irregular pressure of the stroke, the three-dimensionality of the ink on the photographic surface, the spontaneity of the graphic gesture. In the case of action photographs from a match, the collectible value is amplified by the rarity of the original shot and the uniqueness of the sporting context represented. In addition to these elements, the MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) is included for free, and the COA is included in the price, for internationally recognized protection.

Authenticity and MTM guarantee

MTM Memorabilia is the Italian benchmark for discerning collectors of authentic sports memorabilia. Each piece is selected with rigorous quality and provenance criteria by our experts. The originality of the medium is directly guaranteed by MTM, while the provenance and veracity of the autograph are declared by the MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) included for free. Each shipment is made with rigid, shock-proof, and humidity-resistant packaging to ensure maximum protection during transport. Express courier with delivery within 24/72 hours of payment confirmation, both for Italy and abroad.