France captain Kylian Mbappé will put on the quantity 10 jersey for Actual Madrid beginning subsequent season, taking on from Luka Modrić, who lately left the Spanish giants to affix AC Milan.
The information was confirmed by switch professional Fabrizio Romano on his official X account, the place he said:
“Kylian Mbappé will probably be Actual Madrid’s new quantity 10 from subsequent season. Resolution made after Luka Modrić left the membership.”
Since his large swap from Paris Saint-Germain final summer time, Mbappé had been sporting the No.9 shirt for Madrid. Nonetheless, with Modrić’s departure to AC milan, the membership has now handed him the enduring primary that carries immense historical past and big business weight.
Softfootball understands that the choice to alter his shirt quantity wasn’t really initiated by Mbappé himself. As an alternative, Actual Madrid made the decision, possible factoring in each legacy and branding alternatives.
The No.10 shirt has lengthy been a logo of inventive brilliance on the Bernabéu, beforehand worn by the likes of Luís Figo, James Rodríguez, and Wesley Sneijder however none extra influential than Modrić, who held it for over a decade, cementing his legacy as one of many best within the recreation.
Mbappé had a powerful debut marketing campaign in Spain, bagging 31 targets in La Liga to complete as the highest scorer. Throughout all competitions, he netted 44 targets surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo’s tally in his first season at Madrid. He scored in a number of finals, together with the UEFA Tremendous Cup and FIFA Intercontinental Cup.
Regardless of his particular person brilliance, Madrid endured a trophyless season, ending second in LaLiga and crashing out of the Champions League by the hands of Arsenal. Additionally they suffered a stunning 4-0 defeat to PSG Mbappé’s former aspect within the Membership World Cup semis.
Nonetheless, followers hope the swap to the No.10 shirt will mark the start of a extra adorned period for the 26-year-old on the Bernabéu.
