{"product_id":"ajax-22-23-third-kit-adidas","title":"Ajax 22\/23 Third Kit Adidas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity checked ✓\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShirt type:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3rd Kit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean Shirt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 76 x 55 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct code:\u003c\/strong\u003e HG3193\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem number:\u003c\/strong\u003e LS667\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e These jerseys are authentic. Due to their age, some jerseys may show minor imperfections such as light staining, faded sponsor logos, or loose threads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent. Very slight fade on technology patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHistory\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022\/23 season was a period of transition for Ajax, following the departure of manager Erik ten Hag to Manchester United and several important players from the squad that had won the Eredivisie title the previous season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAjax appointed Alfred Schreuder as head coach, but the campaign proved challenging. After a difficult spell, Schreuder departed in January 2023, with John Heitinga taking charge for the remainder of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEredivisie\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAjax finished third in the Eredivisie with 69 points, ending their run of three consecutive league titles. Feyenoord claimed the championship, while Ajax had to settle for a place in the following season's Europa League qualifying rounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKNVB Cup\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAjax reached the KNVB Cup final, facing fierce rivals PSV Eindhoven. The match finished 1–1 after extra time, with PSV winning 3–2 on penalties. It was another disappointment in a season that had promised much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEuropean football\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAjax competed in the UEFA Champions League group stage but finished third in their group, moving into the Europa League knockout play-offs. 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Released in August 2022, it celebrates Amsterdam's distinctive street-football culture and the city's generations of footballing talent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shirt features a predominantly golden design, with subtle black watermarks depicting nine prominent street-football courts across Amsterdam. These locations represent the neighbourhood pitches where young players develop their technique, creativity and love of the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vertical red-and-black stripe runs down the centre, reflecting the colours of Amsterdam's city flag while echoing the iconic central stripe of Ajax's traditional home shirt. The white Ajax crest and sponsor branding complete the distinctive design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collaboration also includes special neck detailing inspired by Amsterdam's coat of arms, the city's founding year of 1275, its local nicknames and the Pan-African colours associated with Daily Paper's heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shirt stands out as a collectible piece because it combines Ajax's footballing identity with Amsterdam's street culture and contemporary fashion. 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