Milan GK Shirt 1997/98 – Sebastiano Rossi – No.1 – Vintage Store Nameset Replica – Lotto – Serie A

The 1997/98 Milan goalkeeper jersey with Sebastiano Rossi's name: an extremely rare vintage collectible

The AC Milan's first goalkeeper kit for the 1997/1998 season, signed by Lotto, is a vintage football collecting relic of extraordinary rarity. The long-sleeved jersey in charcoal black with grey inserts and red trim on the collar and cuffs features the Opel sponsor in the center and the historic AC Milan crest on the right chest with the star representing ten league titles. The Lotto logo is printed in white on the left chest, with the characteristic 1990s design that makes it instantly recognizable to collectors of vintage Italian jerseys. The quality of the Italian fabric, produced in Italy to the highest standard of the era, testifies to the craftsmanship dedicated to professional match kits in the 1990s. The back features the name ROSSI and the number 1 in a non-original replica nameset — a characteristic declared with full transparency. This size L example is preserved in superb Excellent vintage condition, with colors and fabric perfectly intact despite nearly thirty years since its production. An absolutely rare piece.

The player: Sebastiano Rossi

Sebastiano Rossi (Cesena, July 20, 1964) is one of the longest-serving and most beloved goalkeepers in AC Milan's history. Born in Cesena and a Rossoneri at heart, he defended Milan's goal for over fifteen consecutive years — from 1990 to 2002 — becoming a symbol of the defensive solidity that accompanied the club's triumphs in the most glorious era of Rossoneri football. With Milan, he won four Scudetti, one Champions League, two Coppa Italia, and numerous other national and international titles. A goalkeeper of great personality, sure technique, and rare charisma, he remained an undisputed starter for over a decade, defending the Rossoneri stronghold with great professionalism. The 1996/97 season, the season of this jersey, saw him as a protagonist in one of Milan's most intense European campaigns: the Champions League semi-final lost against Borussia Dortmund, who then became European champions, a dramatic and unforgettable chapter in Rossoneri history. A jersey with his name represents one of the most sought-after vintage collectibles by Milan fans worldwide.

What is a Vintage Store jersey with a replica nameset?

A Vintage jersey is an official kit produced over twenty years ago, classified as such for its intrinsic historical and collectible value. The Store version is the original commercial variant produced by the technical sponsor for the consumer market, identical in design and materials to the match kit. The term replica nameset indicates that the personalization with name and number on the back was applied with non-original Lotto materials, unlike the match nameset applied directly in the factory. This characteristic is declared with full transparency and does not affect the authenticity of the jersey itself. For collectors, a vintage goalkeeper jersey from the 1990s with the name of a legend like Sebastiano Rossi represents a historical document of extraordinary value, practically impossible to find on the market almost thirty 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. The nameset with name and number on the back is a non-original Lotto replica version: a characteristic declared with full transparency and documented by our guarantee, to protect the collector. Every shipment is made with rigid, shock-proof, and humidity-proof packaging to ensure maximum protection during transport. Express courier with delivery within 24/72 hours of payment confirmation, both for Italy and abroad.