Italy Home Shirt 2017/18 – Roberto Gagliardini – No. 5 – Player Issued – Puma – 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

What is a Player Issued shirt?

A Player Issued shirt is the exemplar prepared by the federation and the technical supplier specifically for a footballer in the squad, featuring the actual size, nameset, and official patches for the specific match or qualification cycle. Unlike a Match Worn shirt, a Player Issued shirt has never been worn on the field: it remains an original piece distributed through channels reserved for the team and staff, with the same technical specifications as the match-day garment. It differs significantly from the Store version due to its slim fit, high-performance technical fabrics, and tailor-applied patches, which are absent on commercial replicas.

Italy Home 2017/18 shirt by Roberto Gagliardini

This Puma Player Issued shirt is the 2017/18 Home shirt of the Italian National Team, recognizable by its royal blue color with navy details and the colors of the tricolor, the new FIGC crest with four stars, and the Puma Formstripe on the sleeves. It features the nameset "Gagliardini" with the number 5 on the back. The item comes with the official match patch "13.11.2017 Italia-Svezia, Milano, ITA" and the "Qualifiers FIFA World Cup Russia 2018" patch: references to the return playoff for World Cup qualification, played in San Siro on November 13, 2017, and ending 0-0, a match that marked Italy's failure to qualify for the final phase. The UEFA Respect patch and the National Team emblem on the sleeve complete the item. Size L.

Technical details and features

The shirt is produced in Sri Lanka with Puma style number 752265-01. The internal label shows the Puma authentication QR code, serial number AD GTJ5JY3501599, and washing instructions: 30°, no fabric softener, wash inside out with delicate detergent and similar colors. The collar label confirms size L (52/54) and the Puma logo. Technical details and supply codes, distinct from those of the commercial replica version, confirm the Player Issued nature of the item.

Authenticity and MTM guarantee

MTM Memorabilia is the Italian reference point for discerning collectors of authentic sports memorabilia. Each Player Issued shirt is selected and verified by our experts through direct comparison with official technical sources in the sector, guaranteeing the originality of the item and its correspondence with the supply specifications of the reference season. Every shipment is made with rigid, shock-proof, and moisture-proof packaging to ensure maximum protection during transport. Express courier with delivery within 24/72 hours of payment confirmation, both for Italy and abroad.