{"product_id":"chelsea-2025-26-home-shirt-palmer-10-xl","title":"CHELSEA 2025-26 HOME SHIRT - PALMER 10 - XL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent condition. Club crest and Nike swoosh are embroidered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Player name\/number are PolyFlex and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e heat applied. Shirt design elements are sublimated. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo pulls or bobbles. Colours and stitching in excellent condition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChelsea entered the 2025\/26 campaign following a successful previous season in which the club secured UEFA Champions League qualification and won both the UEFA Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder Enzo Maresca, Chelsea had finished fourth in the Premier League in 2024\/25, establishing a foundation for their return to Europe's leading club competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe squad featured established players including Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernández, Moisés Caicedo, Reece James, Marc Cucurella, Pedro Neto and Levi Colwill. Summer additions included João Pedro, Liam Delap, Jamie Gittens and Estêvão Willian, strengthening the team's attacking options and continuing the development of a young squad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChelsea began the campaign looking to build on their recent trophy successes while balancing domestic commitments with their return to the UEFA Champions League. The season brought changes in the managerial position, with Maresca departing during the campaign and Liam Rosenior subsequently taking charge. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Premier League, Chelsea finished tenth with 52 points, recording 14 victories, ten draws and 14 defeats across their 38 matches. João Pedro emerged as an important attacking figure, finishing as the club's leading scorer across all competitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChelsea also enjoyed a strong FA Cup campaign, progressing to the final and providing another opportunity to compete for domestic silverware. Their League Cup campaign reached the semi-finals, while their return to the Champions League ended in the Round of 16.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe campaign represented a period of transition for Chelsea as the club continued integrating younger players alongside established internationals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by Nike, the 2025\/26 Chelsea home shirt featured the club's traditional royal-blue colourway with a distinctive textured graphic inspired by London's architecture and creative culture. Contrasting shades of blue were complemented by white and red detailing, with a specially adapted Chelsea crest reflecting the shirt's overall design. Released during the club's 120th-anniversary year, the shirt incorporated Nike branding and a modern interpretation of Chelsea's traditional colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorn by players including Palmer, Fernández, Caicedo and João Pedro, the design represents Chelsea's return to the Champions League and a period of continued squad development. Its bold graphic and London-inspired detailing make it a distinctive example of Chelsea's modern Nike shirts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e PIT TO PIT - 62cm \/\/\/ COLLAR TO HEM - 73cm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Soccer Archive","offers":[{"title":"XL \/ Blue","offer_id":53224745664799,"sku":"2\/11-UTEF2A","price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3508\/5343\/files\/CHELSEA_2025-26_HOME_SHIRT_-_PALMER_10.png?v=1794323469","url":"https:\/\/thesoccerarchive.com\/products\/chelsea-2025-26-home-shirt-palmer-10-xl","provider":"The Soccer Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}