Inter Home Shirt 2007/08 – Julio Cruz – No.9 – Player Issued – Nike – Centenary – Serie A

Julio Cruz's Player Issued jersey: a relic of the Nerazzurri Centenary

The first official FC Internazionale Milano jersey for the 2007/2008 season in Player Issued version is one of the most representative and rare pieces in recent Nerazzurri history. Not just any collector's kit: the Centenary jersey, made by Nike to celebrate the exact hundred years of the club founded in 1908. The vertical blue and black stripes, characteristic of the Inter tradition, are presented in a version of the highest technical quality, enriched with golden details reserved exclusively for the team supply — the collar with the "Centenario Inter" inscription embroidered in gold inside the neck is the most eloquent testimony. Nike technical sponsor, Pirelli shirt sponsor, Lega Calcio Serie A TIM patch on the left sleeve: all the distinctive signs of a historic season, imprinted on a fabric produced in Portugal in 100% high-performance polyester. The back is customized with the name CRUZ and the number 9, prepared for Julio Cruz during his time in Serie A with the Nerazzurri. The XL size, the team supply finishes, and the professional construction clearly distinguish this item from any commercial version. The number shows the natural signs of time since its production, an element that further certifies its authentic origin from professional supply.

The player: Julio Cruz

Julio Ricardo Cruz (Buenos Aires, October 10, 1974) is one of the most beloved Argentine strikers by Nerazzurri fans in the recent history of FC Internazionale Milano. Nicknamed El Jardinero for his technical elegance and his ability to score in decisive moments, Cruz wore Inter's jersey from 2003 to 2008, becoming a reference point for the Nerazzurri attack under Roberto Mancini. With Inter, he won three consecutive Scudetti — 2006, 2007, and 2008 — and one Coppa Italia, leaving an indelible mark in one of the club's most successful eras. The 2007/2008 season represents the last chapter of his Milan adventure, coinciding exactly with the Nerazzurri Centenary celebrations: an extraordinary historical conjunction that makes this Player Issued jersey a sports document of exceptional collectible value.

What is a Player Issued jersey?

A Player Issued jersey is a kit specifically prepared for a particular player but not necessarily worn in an official match. It differs from the commercial version due to a series of precise technical characteristics: professional finishes, customization with the player's name and number, match-grade cut and materials, exclusive technical details reserved for team supply. It is hierarchically superior to the store version and inferior only to the Match Worn. For collectors, it represents an authentic piece of extremely high historical and commercial value, often impossible to find on the market years after its production.

Authenticity and MTM guarantee

MTM Memorabilia is the Italian benchmark for demanding collectors of authentic sports memorabilia. Each jersey is selected with rigorous criteria of authenticity, provenance, and quality by our experts. The originality of this item is guaranteed directly by MTM. 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.