U.S. Città di Palermo Away Shirt 2004/05 – Michele Ferri – No. 81 – Vintage – Player Issued - Lotto – TIM Cup

Michele Ferri's vintage jersey: the season of Palermo's great return to Serie A

The second official jersey of U.S. Città di Palermo for the 2004/2005 season is a vintage relic of extraordinary historical value, linked to one of the most exciting chapters in Italian football history of the 2000s. Made by Lotto in Italy with "Italian Sport Design" technology — high-quality manufacturing produced in the Italian factory, visible in the care of the stitching and the quality of the materials — it features the classic white away color with the unmistakable pink and black stripes, a V-neck with white and black trim, and long sleeves that make it recognizable among the relics of the era. The Lotto logo appears on both the front and the sleeves as an embroidered patch. The "patrentanove" and "Provincia di Palermo" sponsors decorate the front, while the "Lega Calcio TIM Cup" patch on the left sleeve specifically links it to that season's Coppa Italia challenges. The back features the surname "Ferri" and the number 81 — a provisional numbering typical of the expanded lists used in the initial phase of the TIM Cup — confirming the professional authenticity of the item. Size XL. Made in Italy. A jersey that carries the scent of an unrepeatable season.

The player: Michele Ferri

Michele Ferri (Busto Arsizio, May 29, 1981) is an Italian defender who built his career with professional seriousness through the Italian leagues. He grew up in the AC Milan youth academy — with which he won the Viareggio Tournament in 1999 and 2001 — and made his professional debut with Ardor Busto Arsizio before embarking on a journey that took him to Cesena in Serie C1, Triestina in Serie B, and finally to Palermo in 2003-04. With the Rosanero, he experienced the peak of his career: a starter in the 2003-04 season, he contributed with 36 appearances to Palermo's historic promotion to Serie A — their return to the top league after a 31-year absence. In the 2004-05 season, the first historic season in Serie A, Ferri was an integral part of a squad that included champions of the caliber of Luca Toni, Andrea Barzagli, Cristian Zaccardo, and Fabio Grosso. Palermo finished that year in 6th place, qualifying for the UEFA Cup for the first time ever. This jersey is the authentic document of that unrepeatable page.

What is a Vintage Player Issued jersey?

A Vintage Player Issued jersey is an official kit specifically prepared for a particular player, produced more than twenty years ago, which thus combines the historical value of the Vintage category with the exclusive technical characteristics of professional team supply. It differs from the contemporary commercial version by its athletic race cut, internal details reserved for players, and customization with the player's name and number. It differs from a generic Vintage jersey by its direct origin from professional supply, not from the consumer market. For collectors, it represents the pinnacle of the Vintage category: an authentic piece that precisely documents a specific player, team, season, and competition, impossible to find in this form on the market.

Authenticity and MTM guarantee

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