- Ronaldo
- Team: Barcelona
- Season: 1996/1997
- Origin: Worn
Description:
This shirt was worn by Ronaldo during the historic 1996/1997 season, when “O Fenômeno” amazed the world with legendary performances. In 49 matches, he scored 47 goals, provided 11 assists, and finished as top scorer of La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup. His absolute dominance earned him the FIFA World Player of the Year award in 1996 and 1997, as well as the 1997 Ballon d’Or — crowning one of the most impressive individual seasons in football history.
Despite his extraordinary performances, the negotiations to renew his contract with Barcelona were handled turbulently by the club’s board. Taking advantage of the player’s dissatisfaction, Inter Milan paid the $27 million release clause — then the highest transfer fee in history — and brought Ronaldo to Serie A, initiating a new monumental phase in the striker’s career.
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