Signed Marco van Basten AC Milan 1988-89 | Beckett Grade 9

This signed Marco van Basten AC Milan 1988-89 football shirt celebrates one of the greatest strikers in football history. The shirt represents AC Milan's 1988-89 season, when Van Basten was at the peak of his powers.

This shirt was signed by Marco van Basten on 19 August 2024 and authenticated by Beckett, with video proof providing comprehensive visual documentation. The Beckett certificate of authenticity with certification number BS92796 and autograph grade 9/10 provides premium third-party verification, creating authentication for collectors of AC Milan and Dutch football memorabilia.

The shirt is a size L featuring AC Milan's 1988-89 away design with club crest and manufacturer details, representing one of the most iconic periods in AC Milan history.

The 1988-89 season saw Marco van Basten lead AC Milan to Serie A glory and the European Cup final. Van Basten scored 19 goals in Serie A and was instrumental in AC Milan's success under Arrigo Sacchi. This 1988-89 shirt represents Van Basten during one of his most prolific seasons at AC Milan.

Marco van Basten is widely regarded as one of the greatest strikers of all time. Born on 31 October 1964 in Utrecht, Netherlands, Van Basten won three Ballon d'Or awards (1988, 1989, 1992) and led AC Milan to multiple Serie A titles and European Cups. He is known for his technical ability, aerial prowess, and spectacular goals, including his legendary volley in the 1988 European Championship final. Van Basten's career was cut short by injury at age 28, but his legacy as one of football's greatest talents remains. This 1988-89 shirt represents his peak years at AC Milan.

The Beckett certificate of authenticity with certification number BS92796 and autograph grade 9/10 provides premium third-party verification for collectors. This is Van Basten's first Beckett certification, meaning Walkouts' signing proof was used to establish the player's signature in Beckett's authentication database for the first time. The Beckett LOA confirms the signature authenticity and provides online verification at beckett-authentication.com. The autograph grade of 9/10 reflects exceptional signature quality, while the video proof creates comprehensive authentication documentation.

This shirt holds particular significance as a shirt from Marco van Basten's peak years at AC Milan. Van Basten's status as a three-time Ballon d'Or winner and one of the greatest strikers in football history creates exceptional collectible value. As the first Beckett-certified Van Basten signature, this piece holds unique historical significance for collectors of AC Milan and Dutch football history.

For display purposes, this signed football shirt can be professionally framed with UV-protective glazing to preserve both the fabric and autograph. The AC Milan 1988-89 design with Beckett-certified signature creates a museum-quality display piece alongside the Beckett LOA and video proof documentation, celebrating one of football's greatest strikers.

Your purchase includes the Beckett certificate of authenticity (BS92796, grade 9), and video proof. The Beckett certification provides online verification as the first Van Basten signature in their database, while the complete authentication package ensures this piece arrives ready for display as part of a collection celebrating AC Milan and Dutch football history. The item arrives carefully packaged to protect the signature and fabric during transit.