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Rare version of the away shirt as worn when Louis van Gaal guided the side to a La Liga and Copa del Rey double in his first season in charge. The signing of Rivaldo from Deportivo La Coruña would prove to be a masterstroke and an appropriate replacement for compatriot Ronaldo, who again broke the world record transfer fee in a £19.5 million switch to Internazionale. Rivaldo would score 28 goals in 52 games across all competitions, cementing his place as a Barca regular and a player the team could depend on for both flair and end product