AC Milan 88/89 Home Shirt

A true icon of football history

This shirt is instantly recognisable for its sharp, allover red and black vertical stripes, proudly worn by Milan’s fabled trio of Dutch stars: Ruud Gullit, Frank Rijkaard, and Marco van Basten, under the guidance of manager Arrigo Sacchi.

That season, AC Milan cemented their dominance by capturing the European Cup with a decisive win over Steaua Bucharest, and this was the shirt at the heart of their triumphs.

• Classic Stripe Design: Vivid red and black stripes, embodying Milan’s traditional home colours.

• Iconic Detailing: The left chest is adorned with the embroidered gold star and tricolor scudetto badge, denoting Milan’s Serie A victory the previous year.

• Sponsor & Branding: “Mediolanum” graces the chest as the main sponsor, in its second season on Milan kits, reflecting the Berlusconi era of the club.

• Collar: Features a red collar with black trim

Player Legacy

This shirt was worn by some of AC Milan’s all-time greats—including Franco Baresi, Paolo Maldini, Carlo Ancelotti, and Alessandro Costacurta.

Cultural Impact

The 88/89 Milan home shirt is not just a piece of kit; it’s a symbol of a revolutionary era in football, embodying Milan’s tactical innovation and continental dominance during the late 1980s. It remains one of the most sought-after retro shirts in the game, perfect for anyone wishing to relive a glorious chapter in Rossoneri history.