{"product_id":"2016-17-manchester-united-ibrahimovic-shirt","title":"Manchester United 2016-17 Adidas Ibrahimović Home Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eManchester United 2016-17 Adidas Jersey — Ibrahimović at Old Trafford, the comeback season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2016-17 season marked \u003cstrong\u003eManchester United's big return to the Europa League\u003c\/strong\u003e, the first under \u003cstrong\u003eJosé Mourinho\u003c\/strong\u003e, and above all, the arrival of a living legend: \u003cstrong\u003eZlatan Ibrahimović\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose name adorns this \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas\u003c\/strong\u003e home jersey, proudly displaying the \u003cstrong\u003eChevrolet\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor. A name that tells the whole story, right from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016-2017\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manchester United\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chevrolet\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn the summer of 2016, \u003cstrong\u003eManchester United\u003c\/strong\u003e had not finished in the top 4 the previous season. Louis van Gaal was dismissed, and \u003cstrong\u003eJosé Mourinho\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003e2016-17 Adidas home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e was born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd what a reconstruction it was. \u003cstrong\u003eZlatan Ibrahimović\u003c\/strong\u003e 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, \u003cstrong\u003ePaul Pogba\u003c\/strong\u003e returned home, becoming the most expensive transfer in football history at the time, while \u003cstrong\u003eHenrikh Mkhitaryan\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eEric Bailly\u003c\/strong\u003e completed an XXL recruitment. Old Trafford was buzzing with excitement once more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIbrahimović — 28 goals, first Premier League season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt an age when most strikers slow down, Zlatan finished the season with \u003cstrong\u003e28 goals in all competitions\u003c\/strong\u003e for Manchester United. A monstrous tally that once again proved that the Swede is not just a footballer — he is a force of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeague Cup victory against Southampton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn February 2017, \u003cstrong\u003eManchester United won the League Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConquering the Europa League — The European trophy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn May 2017, \u003cstrong\u003eManchester United won the Europa League\u003c\/strong\u003e by defeating Ajax Amsterdam in the final in Stockholm. A European title that allowed the Red Devils to qualify directly for the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e the following season. Mourinho kept his promise, and this jersey carries the energy of that historic season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eAuthentic vs. Replica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one displays a \u003cstrong\u003econdition of 8\/10 with \"slightly used printings\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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 \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's even a guarantee of sincerity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage Sizing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Adidas jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003e2016 size S\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore 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 \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e that doesn't fit is a bad surprise we want to help you avoid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy you should have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe 2016-17 \u003cstrong\u003eManchester United\u003c\/strong\u003e season was a turning point. Mourinho, Pogba, Ibrahimović in the same team — an incredible cast that English football hadn't seen in years. This \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas home jersey with Ibrahimović's name\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo go further\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:2.2;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manchester_United_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eManchester United - Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.footballkitarchive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFootball Kit Archive - Kit History\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.premierleague.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ePremier League - Official Site\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uefa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eUEFA - European Football\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manchester United","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":53941078294803,"sku":"360747","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_-2016-17-MANCHESTER-UNITED-IBRAHIMOVIC-SHIRT-S-360747_3.jpg?v=1774912550","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2016-17-manchester-united-ibrahimovic-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}