Faustino Asprilla Signed Newcastle United Shirt

Faustino Hernán Asprilla Hinestroza is a Colombian former professional footballer who played as forward or winger, most notably for Parma, Newcastle United, and the Colombia national team.

Parma sold Asprilla to English Premier League side Newcastle United for £6.7 million in February 1996, with "Tino", as the fans nicknamed him, appearing at St James' Park to finalise the move during a snowstorm, dressed in a fur coat.

At the time, Newcastle were ahead of Manchester United in the Premier League, although their lead at the top of the table was narrowing. Asprilla's arrival on Tyneside came just months after earlier media reports of a move to England, with Leeds United being linked with his signature.

Asprilla made his league debut in Newcastle's 2–1 win over Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium on 10 February 1996, coming on as a second-half substitute with the score 1–0 in Middlesbrough's favour. He made an immediate impact, creating the assist for Newcastle's equaliser.

Newcastle's second-place league finish the season before meant they qualified for the UEFA Champions League; Asprilla started the first game against Barcelona on 17 September 1997 and scored a hat-trick in a 3–2 win. These would turn out to be his last goals for the club.

By the end of January 1998, with Newcastle struggling in the league and eliminated from the Champions League, Asprilla's time at Newcastle came to an end. He was sold back to Parma for £6 million, having scored a total of nine goals in 48 Premier League appearances and nine goals in 11 European matches.

This unframed shirt is signed by Asprilla and comes with a COA.