ACF Fiorentina 1995/96 – Andrea Sottil #20 – Reebok Away Long Sleeve – Player Issued / Match Prepared – Francesco Guidolin Provenance Rare ACF Fiorentina away shirt from the 1995/96 Serie A season, manufactured by Reebok and prepared for defender Andrea Sottil, number 20. This is the distinctive white long-sleeved away version, featuring the large purple and red Fiorentina lily design across the shoulders and sleeves. The shirt displays the original Sammontana sponsor on the front, embroidered Fiorentina crest and embroidered Reebok logo. The reverse features SOTTIL and his official squad number 20, with the characteristic period Reebok detailing incorporated into the numbers. Player specification The shirt presents several characteristics consistent with professional/player-supply shirts from Fiorentina’s 1995/96 Reebok production: * Long-sleeved construction * Technical perforated fabric * Embroidered ACF Fiorentina crest * Embroidered Reebok chest logo * Sammontana sponsor integrated into the shirt * SOTTIL player name * Official number 20 * Reebok logos incorporated into the lower part of the numbers * Specific “A.C. FIORENTINA” internal identification label Andrea Sottil was a member of Fiorentina during the 1995/96 season and wore squad number 20. Provenance Of particular interest is the provenance of this shirt. The shirt comes from the personal collection of Francesco Guidolin, who was manager of Vicenza during the 1995/96 Serie A season. This provenance provides an interesting direct connection with professional Italian football of the period. The shirt has been preserved for many years as part of a private collection. Classification Based on its construction, player-specific name and numbering and the characteristics visible on the shirt, the item is offered as: Player Issued / Match Prepared No claim is made that the shirt was definitely worn by Andrea Sottil during a specific match, as no definitive photographic match attribution has currently been established. Condition Very good vintage condition considering its age. Please carefully examine all photographs, which form an integral part of the description and show the shirt’s construction, labels, embroidery, numbering and overall condition. A rare Fiorentina 1995/96 long-sleeved player shirt, made particularly collectible by the Andrea Sottil #20 specification and its Francesco Guidolin provenance.