10/10
Shirt condition
New with tags
Never worn: the Adidas tags are still attached at the collar (photos 2 and 5). The red is deep and even, and the tonal geometric pattern in the fabric is crisp across the whole front. The black, white and red ribbed collar is neither stretched nor faded. The B.FERNANDES 8 print is flawless, with no cracking, and the Premier League logo under the number is intact.
| Size |
L — regular fit |
| Brand |
Adidas — AEROREADY, supporter version |
| Season |
2023-2024 — FA Cup won against Manchester City |
| Version |
Red home kit with tonal geometric pattern, black, white and red collar |
| Sponsor |
TeamViewer (chest), DXC Technology (sleeve) |
| Name & number |
B.FERNANDES N°8, Premier League logo under the number — factory print |
| Patches |
None |
| Production date |
03/23 (inner label) |
| Auth. code |
IP1726 (on the label, independently verifiable) |
Unsure about the size? This L measures 55 x 78 cm: compare with the flat measurements below, or check my size guide.
Flat measurements
| Width (pit to pit) |
55 cm |
| Length (shoulder to hem) |
78 cm |
A regular-fit Adidas L, neither slim nor baggy. Lay a shirt that fits you well flat, measure it the same way and compare.
Key facts about this piece
New shirt, Adidas tags still attached (photo 5), along with the original shop label. It has never been worn or washed, and the captain's name and number were already applied.
100% AUTHENTIC
✦ Lifetime authenticity guarantee
Checked by hand in my authentication workshop. If a piece bought from me ever turned out not to be authentic, I refund it in full. No expiry date: only original pieces, never modern re-editions.
- Consistent inner label (photo 6): reference IP1726, dated 03/23. Made in March 2023 for a shirt launched in summer 2023: the timeline fits
- Embroidered club crest, raised, with clean gold and red thread and no fraying (photo 4)
- Geometric pattern woven into the fabric: it shows tone on tone across the whole front, at the same scale front and back (photos 1, 2 and 4)
- Adidas swing tag still fixed by its fastener (photo 5), with the retailer's label
Workshop note — On a recent Adidas shirt, I first look at the date on the inner label: it should come a few months before the kit's launch. Here, 03/23 for a July 2023 release. Then I check the sharpness of the embroidered crest and the regularity of the fabric pattern, two details that non-authentic pieces almost always get wrong.
The Wembley captain
In July 2023, Erik ten Hag handed the captain's armband to Bruno Fernandes. Signed from Sporting in January 2020, the Portuguese was already the team's playmaker and its most decisive player.
25 May 2024, FA Cup final at Wembley. Manchester United beat Manchester City 2-1, with goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo. Bruno Fernandes lifted the trophy as captain.
A derby won against the champions. City had just won another Premier League title, and United stopped them completing a second straight double.
Bruno Fernandes' number 8 is the one he has worn since arriving at Old Trafford. This home shirt is the one from the trophy season.
Frequently asked questions
Is the name and number print factory-applied?
Yes. The B.FERNANDES 8 print, with the Premier League logo under the number, was already applied when I acquired the shirt, and it has never been worn since. It is in perfect condition, with no cracking.
How can I check the shirt is authentic?
Look at the inner label: the IP1726 reference and the 03/23 date should be sharp and consistent with the season. Then check the embroidered crest, which should be raised and clean, and the tonal pattern of the fabric, regular across the whole surface.
Has this shirt been worn?
No. The Adidas tags are still attached and it has never been washed. That is the most sought-after condition for a recent shirt.
How does this L fit?
True to size. 55 cm pit to pit and 78 cm long: a regular-fit Adidas L. If you wear L on the high street, it should fit you.
How much is shipping and how fast is it?
Shipped within 24-48 h with tracking: €5.99 in France, €9.99 to the EU, free from €99.99. You have 14 days to send the shirt back if it doesn't suit you. Full details in my shipping FAQ.

Authenticated by Matthieu
Authentication expert and founder of Pure Football Shirts. Every shirt goes through my hands before it goes online. My story →