Manchester United 2016-17 Adidas Ibrahimović Home Jersey

Manchester United 2016-17 Adidas Jersey — Ibrahimović at Old Trafford, the comeback season

The 2016-17 season marked Manchester United's big return to the Europa League, the first under José Mourinho, and above all, the arrival of a living legend: Zlatan Ibrahimović, whose name adorns this Adidas home jersey, proudly displaying the Chevrolet sponsor. A name that tells the whole story, right from the start.

Jersey Details

Season: 2016-2017
Club: Manchester United
Type: Home
Manufacturer: Adidas
Sponsor: Chevrolet
Condition: 8/10
State: SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey

What this jersey represents

In the summer of 2016, Manchester United had not finished in the top 4 the previous season. Louis van Gaal was dismissed, and José Mourinho arrived at Old Trafford with a simple promise: to put the Red Devils back on top in England and Europe. Recruitment was aggressive, the project ambitious, and the club invested heavily to regain its former standing. It was in this context of reconstruction that this 2016-17 Adidas home jersey was born.

And what a reconstruction it was. Zlatan Ibrahimović signed on a free transfer from PSG — at 34, he arrived in the Premier League for the first time in his career, and he did it the Zlatan way: by saying he came to conquer. Alongside him, Paul Pogba returned home, becoming the most expensive transfer in football history at the time, while Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Eric Bailly completed an XXL recruitment. Old Trafford was buzzing with excitement once more.

Moments etched in this jersey

Ibrahimović — 28 goals, first Premier League season
At an age when most strikers slow down, Zlatan finished the season with 28 goals in all competitions for Manchester United. A monstrous tally that once again proved that the Swede is not just a footballer — he is a force of nature.

League Cup victory against Southampton
In February 2017, Manchester United won the League Cup against Southampton at Wembley. Ibrahimović scored a brace in the final, including a late header to snatch victory. It was Mourinho's first trophy on the Manchester bench, and Zlatan's first English medal.

Conquering the Europa League — The European trophy
In May 2017, Manchester United won the Europa League by defeating Ajax Amsterdam in the final in Stockholm. A European title that allowed the Red Devils to qualify directly for the Champions League the following season. Mourinho kept his promise, and this jersey carries the energy of that historic season.

Authentic vs. Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is one that was manufactured at the time to be sold to the public — not a re-release, not a bootleg, not a copy printed in 2024. The seams, labels, period heat-applied printings, the cut of the era: all of it perfectly matches what real fans wore in the stands of Old Trafford or on the streets of Manchester during that 2016-17 season. That's the value of an authentic item.

This one displays a condition of 8/10 with "slightly used printings" — in other words, the printing shows very slight signs of wear, which is completely normal for a jersey that has seen life. This doesn't detract from its authenticity; on the contrary, it proves that this jersey really existed, was worn, cherished, and didn't sit in a drawer from day one. For a collector's jersey, it's even a guarantee of sincerity.

Vintage Sizing Guide

Vintage Adidas jerseys from this era — even 2016-17, which isn't that long ago — often fit differently from current cuts. The trend for ultra-tight jerseys has evolved, and a 2016 size S might correspond to what would now be called a fitted XS or a very tight S depending on your body shape. Don't rely solely on your usual size.

Before you give in, grab a tape measure and measure your chest circumference and shoulder width. Then compare with the flat measurements of the jersey if available, or contact us directly — we're here to help you avoid getting the wrong size. A collector's jersey that doesn't fit is a bad surprise we want to help you avoid.

Why you should have it in your collection

The 2016-17 Manchester United season was a turning point. Mourinho, Pogba, Ibrahimović in the same team — an incredible cast that English football hadn't seen in years. This Adidas home jersey with Ibrahimović's name perfectly crystallizes this moment: the attempted rebirth of a giant club, with a legendary striker writing the final chapters of his European career on Premier League pitches. In ten years, this printing will be worth even more than it is today.

And in 8/10 condition, it's truly rare. Ibrahimović jerseys from that era found in the vintage market are often much more damaged — peeling numbers, cracks on the name, detached badges. Here, we have an example that has aged well. There aren't many in this condition with this specific printing. If you miss this one, you'll wait a long time to find an equivalent.

To go further

• Manchester United - Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive - Kit History
• Premier League - Official Site
• UEFA - European Football

A Manchester United jersey with Ibrahimović's name, from the Europa League season, in near-perfect condition — either you grab it now, or you regret it later. The choice is simple.