This Chelsea shirt is from the 2017/18 season, the second year of Nike’s partnership with the club after taking over from Adidas. The design is simple and clean, with a darker royal blue tone compared to previous years. It features minimal detailing, with the Nike swoosh and Chelsea crest on the chest, along with Yokohama Tyres as the sponsor. The version shown here is customized for European competition, as seen from the UEFA Champions League starball patch on one sleeve and the Respect badge on the other. On the back, the shirt carries Kanté’s name and number seven in bold white lettering, a nod to one of Chelsea’s most important midfielders.
In terms of season context, the 2017/18 campaign followed Chelsea’s Premier League title win under Antonio Conte. This was the season when the club competed in the Champions League again after a year out, with Kanté playing a key role in the midfield both domestically and in Europe. Though the team struggled in the league, finishing outside the top four, they ended the season on a high by lifting the FA Cup, further cementing Kanté’s reputation as a world-class player.
Shirt condition: 8.5/10
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