Match issued and signed AS Roma third shirt 1996-1997 by Marco Delvecchio #24

Description Match issued AS Roma third (3rd) shirt for Marco Delvecchio (number #24) in the season 1996-1997. This third shirt was never used in a match. This shirt was made for the player and it was signed by Delvecchio. The previous owner received it directly from him. The 1996-97 season was a disappointing and chaotic one for AS Roma, marked by struggles both on and off the pitch. The club started the season under Carlos Bianchi, but after a poor run of results, he was sacked in April 1997 and replaced by Nils Liedholm. Despite high expectations, Roma finished 12th in Serie A, far from European qualification. The team also crashed out of the Coppa Italia early, making it a forgettable campaign for the Giallorossi. The season ended with hopes of rebuilding under a new approach for the following year. Abel Balbo was top scorer this season. Other key players were Francesco Totti, Fabio Petruzzi and Damiano Tommasi. Marco Delvecchio is a former Italian striker who is closely associated with AS Roma. He played for Roma from 1995 to 2005 and became a key attacking player during one of the club’s most successful periods. Delvecchio won the Serie A title in the 2000–2001 season and also lifted the Coppa Italia in 2007. He was known for his positioning, aerial ability and important goals, especially in big matches. Before and during his time at Roma, Delvecchio also played for clubs such as Inter, Venezia, Bari, Bologna and Brescia. At international level, he earned caps for Italy and was part of the squad that reached the final of Euro 2000. Delvecchio is remembered as a reliable striker who played an important role in Roma’s golden era around the turn of the century. Years: 1996-1997 Size: XL Condition: Excellent Brand: Asics Sponsor: INA Assitalia