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An absolutely iconic Chelsea home shirt from the incredible 1997-99 period. This Umbro classic, in the club’s famous royal blue with striking white and yellow accents on the collar, features the iconic Autoglass sponsor and the revered circular CFC crest. A true collector's piece from a memorable era at Stamford Bridge.
This is a rare opportunity to own an authentic piece of Chelsea history.
Season Overview
The 1997-98 season was a turbulent but successful one, with Ruud Gullit being replaced as manager by Gianluca Vialli in February 1998. Under Vialli, Chelsea secured a 4th place finish in the Premier League and won both the League Cup and the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup. The following 1998-99 season saw a strong title challenge, ultimately ending in a 3rd place finish and qualification for their first ever UEFA Champions League campaign, capping the season with a UEFA Super Cup victory over Real Madrid.
Key Players
This era boasted a legendary squad of international stars. Key players included Italian maestro Gianfranco Zola, player-manager Gianluca Vialli, and fellow countryman Roberto Di Matteo. The side was bolstered by talents like Gus Poyet, Dennis Wise, Tore André Flo, and French World Cup winner Frank Leboeuf.
This is a pre-owned authentic vintage item. All kits sold at The Kit Dealer are carefully verified by our in-house authentication team, washed, and treated - unless clearly listed as brand new with tags.
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