Palermo Away Jersey 2009/10 – Javier Pastore – No. 6 – Player Issued – Lotto – Serie A

Javier Pastore's Player Issued shirt: the Italian debut of a future superstar

The Away shirt of Unione Sportiva Città di Palermo for the 2009/2010 season in its Player Issued version is a relic that tells the story of the arrival in Italy of one of the most talented midfielders of his generation. Made by Lotto, it features a white base with pink inserts, a contrasting collar, and the official Lega Calcio Serie A TIM patch on the sleeve, a distinctive symbol of the top Italian league in those years. The Betshop sponsor appears on the chest, associated with Palermo from that very season. The back is customized with the number 6, worn by Javier Pastore exclusively in his first season with Palermo, before switching to number 27 from the following season: a detail that makes this item particularly rare for collectors, linked to a very brief temporal window in the player's career. The item is preserved in Excellent condition, with colors and fabrics intact despite the time elapsed since its production.

The player: Javier Pastore

Javier Matías Pastore (Córdoba, June 20, 1989) is an Argentine attacking midfielder who established himself as one of the most talented and spectacular attacking midfielders in European football of the 2010s. After gaining recognition with Huracán, in July 2009 he was acquired by Palermo for 6.5 million euros, making his debut for the "rosanero" with the number 6 in the Coppa Italia against SPAL. In his first Italian season, he immediately won over fans thanks to his exceptional vision, technique, and personality, quickly becoming one of the most admired players in Serie A. In August 2011, he was sold to Paris Saint-Germain for 43 million euros, a sum that made him the highest-paid player in the French league at that time, later continuing his career with Roma. His very brief stint with the number 6 at Palermo therefore represents a unique sporting document of the Italian beginnings of an attacking midfielder who would later conquer the most important stages of European football.

What is a Player Issued shirt?

A Player Issued shirt 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, internal labels 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 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 shirt 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 moisture-proof packaging to ensure maximum protection during transport. Express courier delivery within 24/72 hours of payment confirmation, both for Italy and abroad.