Jerseys reimbursed by clubs or players When numbers and names can make a difference

Team kits are not just simple jerseys; they are symbols of passion and pride for both supporters and the players themselves who wear them. But in addition to the social colors, fans also identify with a specific player on their team by purchasing customized jerseys with that player's name and number, sporting them with great pride. It happens, however, that these uniforms become the subject of controversy and fans find themselves with a kit in their hands that, within a few days, no longer reflects reality. This is the case with players who change teams in the course of the football market, but also when the players themselves decide to change the number from the previous season. In these cases, it is the clubs or the players themselves who run for cover by coming to the rescue of the buyers and reimbursing them out of their own pockets.

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A similar case had occurred in the summer of 2017 in Serie A, when Leonardo Bonucci moved from Juventus to AC Milan, taking most of the Bianconeri fans by surprise. The move to the Rossoneri was a bolt out of the blue, as well as a mockery for all those who had opened their wallets to take home the uniform with the defender's name and number. At that point Codacons decided to intervene, with the Consumers' Association asking Juventus to refund those who had bought Bonucci's jersey. Appeal, however, which was not taken up by the Bianconeri. 

In the same summer, Antonio Cassano moved to Verona, but his adventure with the Scaligeri lasted only a few weeks, except for the later reconsideration of the player who had also already shown himself in his new 99 jersey. Enthusiasm was rife among Hellas fans, with fans competing to buy Fant'Antonio's shirt. Then came the hoax, with Verona having to run for cover by offering a refund to supporters who had bought the talented Bari Vecchia man's uniform.