Emmanuel Adebayor Manchester City 2009-10 | Signed Match-Worn
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Emmanuel Adebayor wore the number 25 shirt for Manchester City across the 2009-10 Premier League season, his first at the club following a 25 million pound move from Arsenal. This long-sleeved shirt, worn during the 2009-10 season and signed, is authenticated by AGON SportsWorld with a certificate of authenticity.
Manchester City 2009-10: Adebayor's First Season at the Etihad
Adebayor joined Manchester City in the summer of 2009 in one of the most high-profile transfers of the era. On 12 September 2009, he scored in a 4-2 victory against Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium and sprinted the full length of the pitch to celebrate in front of the Arsenal supporters, a moment that defined his first season at the club. He made 31 appearances across all competitions, scoring 14 goals, with 14 Premier League goals in 26 games. The season saw Manchester City finish fifth with 67 points, narrowly missing Champions League qualification. Mark Hughes was replaced by Roberto Mancini in December 2009, who led the club to their highest league finish in 18 years at that point. City reached the League Cup semi-finals for the first time in 28 years before losing to Manchester United.
Manchester City's 2009-10 Home Kit in Sky Blue, Number 25
The shirt is Manchester City's 2009-10 home design in sky blue. Number 25 is applied alongside the ADEBAYOR nameset in gummed lettering. The shirt carries the embroidered Manchester City crest with three champion stars and the Etihad Airways sponsor. Barclays Premier League patches are applied to the sleeves. Long-sleeved. Size 44. Match-worn condition, with the fabric carrying the natural characteristics of a shirt worn during the 2009-10 Premier League season.
Adebayor's Signature in Black Ink, Rear Panel Below the Number
The signature is placed on the rear panel of the shirt, below the number 25, in black ink. The inscription is in two parts: Emmanuel written in flowing cursive script in the upper line, crossed by two long diagonal strokes, with ADEBAYOR written below in a larger, bolder print hand. The AGON SportsWorld certificate of authenticity confirms the signed status.
Match-Worn Documentation
Authenticated by AGON SportsWorld with a certificate of authenticity. The certificate confirms match-worn status and signature authenticity, linking the shirt to the 2009-10 Premier League season at Manchester City.
Adebayor at Manchester City in 2009-10, The Season That Defined His City Career
Emmanuel Adebayor joined Manchester City from Arsenal in the summer of 2009, one of several high-profile signings that signalled the club's ambition under new ownership. He scored 14 goals in his debut season, including the celebrated strike against Arsenal on 12 September 2009. The season was also marked by disciplinary action: a three-match ban for violent conduct in the Arsenal fixture and a four-match ban later in the season following an incident against Stoke City. Carlos Tevez was the club's leading scorer that season with 29 goals across all competitions. Adebayor's 2009-10 campaign at City was one of the most documented and debated debut seasons of the Premier League era, arriving at a club in transition and scoring 14 goals in a season that ended with a new manager and a fifth-place finish. This shirt was worn during that campaign, at number 25, in the long-sleeved design used across the 2009-10 season.
The Match-Worn Specification
AGON SportsWorld authentication confirms this shirt as match-worn during the 2009-10 Premier League season. The shirt was worn by Emmanuel Adebayor at number 25 for Manchester City. Match-worn status is confirmed by the AGON SportsWorld certificate of authenticity. The shirt is not linked to a specific fixture.
What You Receive
The signed match-worn football shirt, long-sleeved, size 44. AGON SportsWorld certificate of authenticity. Dispatched from Amsterdam by Walkouts with tracked international delivery.
Player: Emmanuel Adebayor - Team: Manchester City F.C. - Competition: Premier League - Season: 2009-2010 - Shirt: Match Worn - COA: AGON SportsWorld - Proof: Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
Size: XL - Color: Blue - Fabric: Polyester - Sleeve Length: Short - Neckline: Crew - Condition: Excellent (EX)
How is the shirt authenticated?
The shirt is authenticated by AGON SportsWorld with a certificate of authenticity confirming match-worn status and signature authenticity, linked to the 2009-10 Premier League season at Manchester City.
Where is the signature located and what ink was used?
The signature is placed on the rear panel of the shirt, below the number 25, in black ink. The inscription is in two parts: Emmanuel in flowing cursive script in the upper line, crossed by two long diagonal strokes, with ADEBAYOR written below in a larger, bolder print hand.
Which match was this shirt worn in?
The AGON SportsWorld authentication confirms this shirt as match-worn during the 2009-10 Premier League season. It is not linked to a specific fixture. It was worn by Emmanuel Adebayor at number 25 for Manchester City during that campaign.
What size is the shirt and what condition is it in?
The shirt is long-sleeved, size 44. It is in match-worn condition, with the fabric carrying the natural characteristics of a shirt worn during the 2009-10 Premier League season. The shirt features the embroidered Manchester City crest with three champion stars, Etihad Airways sponsor, gummed number and nameset, and Barclays Premier League sleeve patches.
How is the shirt packaged and delivered?
The shirt is dispatched from Amsterdam by Walkouts with tracked, insured international delivery alongside the AGON SportsWorld certificate of authenticity.
Why is an Adebayor Manchester City shirt from 2009-10 significant?
The 2009-10 season was Adebayor's first at Manchester City following his 25 million pound move from Arsenal, one of the most high-profile transfers of that summer. He scored 14 Premier League goals in 26 games, including the celebrated strike against Arsenal on 12 September 2009. The season marked the beginning of Manchester City's transformation under new ownership, with Roberto Mancini replacing Mark Hughes in December 2009. Match-worn shirts from this transitional period in City's history, worn by one of the season's most prominent figures, document a specific chapter in the club's rise.
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