Description

A superb and increasingly rare piece of original Manchester City Kappa training wear from 1997/98, dating from one of the most distinctive and fondly remembered eras in the club’s history.

This is an original heavy-duty, player-issued Kappa training sweatshirt, produced for use by the Manchester City playing squad and featuring the number 15.

The sweatshirt is an XL and is a genuine player-issued item rather than a standard piece of modern retro merchandise or reproduction.

What makes this example particularly desirable is its provenance. It was sourced directly from a former Manchester City player by Mark McCarthy, providing an excellent history and direct connection back to the club.

Kappa’s association with Manchester City may have lasted for only a relatively short period, but the unmistakable designs have become some of the most sought-after clothing from City’s 1990s history. Original Kappa replicas are increasingly collectable in their own right, while genuine player-issued training wear is considerably harder to find.

The heavy-duty construction also provides a fascinating reminder of the training clothing issued to professional players during a very different era of football.

For collectors of original Manchester City shirts, player-issued equipment or the iconic Kappa years, this represents a fantastic opportunity to acquire an authentic piece with strong provenance.

Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity and provenance from Mark McCarthy.

Original Kappa. Player issued. No.15. Sourced directly from a Manchester City player. A genuine piece of the Kappa years.