Description

Barca Home Jersey 1996-1997 Long Sleeve

The FC Barcelona home retro vintage jersey for the 1996-1997 season, in a long-sleeved version, is a cult piece from the Kappa era, a symbol of a period marked by spectacular football and iconic players. With its bold design and typical 90s aesthetic, it's a must-have for vintage enthusiasts and Barça fans.

Design and style

• Main color: alternating stripes of deep red and blue

• Repeating "Kappa" and "Barça" motifs in a tone-on-tone pattern across the entire fabric

• Kappa logos embroidered on the right chest and repeated along the sleeves

• Reinforced V-neck with blue and red trim, a typical 90s finish

• Tricolour trim (red, blue, white) on the sleeves for a distinctive retro effect

• FC Barcelona crest embroidered on the heart

• Slightly loose fit, true to the sporty aesthetic of the time

• Shiny, textured fabric, a signature of Kappa jerseys for the decade

History and heritage

This jersey accompanied Barça during the 1996-1997 season, marked by the arrival of Ronaldo Nazário, a true phenomenon who scored 47 goals in a single season. Under the management of Bobby Robson, the team won the European Cup Winners' Cup, the Spanish Super Cup, and the Copa del Rey.
This jersey remains associated with a talented generation including Ronaldo, Luís Figo, Pep Guardiola, Laurent Blanc, and Pizzi. It symbolizes the golden age of the partnership between Kappa and FC Barcelona, ​​known for its striking designs and strong visual identity.

Details and advice

• Shiny polyester fabric, typical of the 90s

• Ideal for collectors and vintage outfits

• Cold washing is recommended to preserve the color and tone-on-tone patterns.

• Rare and highly sought-after long-sleeved version

Further information

• Season: 1996-1997

• Team: FC Barcelona

• Type: Home jersey

• Version: long sleeves

• Equipment supplier: Kappa

• Collar: Reinforced V-neck

• Coat of arms: embroidered

• Distinctive detail: "Kappa" and "Barça" motifs repeated throughout the fabric

• Material: vintage polyester

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