Perfect. Nothing to report: no holes, no stains, no pilling. The orange "BAYERN MÜNCHEN" back lettering is crisp and fully contrasted (it is the first element to fade on this model), and the SANCHES No.35 printing and three UEFA patches are flawless.
| Size |
S |
| Brand |
adidas (climacool technology) |
| Season |
2016-2017 (Sanches' only full season in Munich) |
| Version |
Charcoal grey away — Champions League version |
| Printing |
SANCHES No.35 (orange, club crests inside the digits) |
| Patches |
UEFA Champions League starball + Badge of Honour (5 European titles) + RESPECT |
| Auth. code |
AZ4656 independently verifiable |
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100% AUTHENTIC
✦ Lifetime authenticity guarantee
Item verified by hand in my authentication workshop. If an item bought from me is ever identified as a unofficial piece, I refund it in full. Guarantee with no expiry date.
- adidas Bayern 2016 authentication: original inner label with product code AZ4656 and 04/16 date stamp (photo 4) — verifiable on your side, embroidered crest with the four period stars (photo 3), official Telekom sponsor, correct UEFA patches
- Real photos of the exact item sold, never stock images
- Full method: authentication guide
🛠️ Workshop note — On this model the "BAYERN MÜNCHEN" lettering across the upper back fades very quickly with washing. Here it is intact and fully orange: that is what separates a 10/10 from an 8/10 on this reference. The red "Mia san mia" is also present inside the collar.
📖 2016-2017: Renato Sanches, the Euro prodigy at Bayern
In the summer of 2016 Renato Sanches arrived in Munich crowned European champion and Golden Boy. This charcoal grey away shirt belongs to his first Bavarian season — the only one he spent in full at the club.
🏆 10 July 2016 — European champion at 18. Renato Sanches won Euro 2016 with Portugal, in the final against France, and was named best young player of the tournament. Weeks later he signed for Bayern.
🥇 Golden Boy 2016. The award for Europe's best young player of the year, previously won by players such as Messi, Agüero and Pogba.
🏆 German champions 2017. Ancelotti's Bayern won a fifth consecutive Bundesliga title and reached the Champions League quarter-finals — the campaign whose patches this shirt carries.
👑 Renato Sanches — Portuguese midfielder brought through at Benfica, revealed at 18 at Euro 2016. His No.35 at Bayern only existed for a very short window: a rare printing, exactly the kind of piece serious collectors look for.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Is the shirt 100% authentic?
Yes. Original adidas label photographed with product code AZ4656 (photo 4) — a code you can verify yourself. Embroidered crest, official Telekom sponsor, correct UEFA patches. Real photos of the exact item sold, lifetime authenticity guarantee.
What does the patch with the number 5 mean?
It is the UEFA "Badge of Honour", worn by clubs that have won at least five European Cups. Bayern had five at the time of this shirt (1974, 1975, 1976, 2001, 2013).
Why is the No.35 so rare?
Renato Sanches only wore that number at Bayern for a very short period, with limited playing time and a loan the following season. Few shirts were printed with his name — and even fewer in the European version.
How does this 2016 adidas shirt fit in S?
adidas shirts of this generation run rather fitted. Exact flat measurements above: 48 cm pit to pit, 72 cm long. Compare with a shirt you already wear.
How much is shipping and how fast?
Shipped within 48 working hours with tracked Colissimo (€5.99 within mainland France, free from €99.99). International rates and delivery times are detailed in my shipping FAQ. 14-day returns if unworn.