Signed Photo Franco Baresi – Action Shot AC Milan Motta Era – 42x29.6 cm – COA Included

A "clash of the titans" from yesteryear: the autographed photograph of Franco Baresi

A large format color photograph, 42x29.6 cm, capturing a clash between AC Milan and Inter Milan players, with the blurred crowd in the background conveying the full intensity of the moment. The Rossoneri player on the left of the image is wearing the Milan jersey with the Motta sponsor, which was present on the club's kits from 1991 to 1994, the era when Franco Baresi was the team's historic captain. It is precisely on this figure that Baresi's original autograph is placed, in black marker, clear and perfectly legible. A scene of pure football rivalry, typical of early 1990s Italian football, now transformed into a collector's item. Excellent condition, vivid colors and intact print.

The Captain: Franco Baresi

Franco Baresi (Travagliato, May 8, 1960) joined AC Milan's youth academy at fourteen and became captain in 1982, remaining with the club for his entire career until his retirement in 1997. Nicknamed Kaiser Franz in honor of Franz Beckenbauer, he led the Rossoneri through the golden age of the late 1980s and early 1990s, winning six Scudetti, three European Cups, and two Intercontinental Cups. Precisely during the years of the Motta sponsorship, between 1991 and 1994, Baresi was at the peak of his sporting maturity and continued to represent the symbol of an AC Milan capable of dominating in Italy and Europe. His number 6 was retired by the club at the end of his career, a tribute reserved for very few captains in the history of Italian football.

Certificate of Authenticity COA

This autograph is accompanied free of charge by the MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA), a document issued by our experts stating the origin and veracity of the autograph according to our direct knowledge. The Certificate of Authenticity COA, 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 Associazione Autografia), is included in the price.

What is an original autographed photograph?

An original autographed photograph is a unique piece where the footballer's signature has been directly applied to the print in certified presence, without intermediaries. It differs from printed reproductions or facsimiles by elements verifiable with the naked eye: the irregular pressure of the stroke, the three-dimensionality of the ink on the photographic paper, the naturalness of the graphic gesture. Vintage game images, like this one portraying a moment from the Serie A of the early 1990s, combine the value of the autograph with the historical and documentary value of the scene depicted, making them particularly sought after by collectors.

Authenticity and MTM guarantee

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