Real Madrid: Kylian Mbappé to inherit the number 10 shirt!

With Luka Modric set to depart, one burning question has gripped Madridistas: who will wear the iconic number 10? Two big names were in the running—Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé. But according to the Spanish press, the decision has now been made.

Having recently arrived and currently donning the number 9, Mbappé is expected to swiftly swap shirts to inherit the prestigious number 10—a number already emblazoned on his back for the French national team.

According to El Chiringuito, the decision is final: Kylian Mbappé will indeed take over the number once worn by Modric.

Mbappé, the new face of Real Madrid!

As for Jude Bellingham, who wore the number 5 last season, he is expected to keep it for now. However, a future number change can’t be ruled out, depending on his development within the squad.

Wearing the number 10 at Real Madrid is no small matter. It means carrying on the legacy of legends like Zidane, Benzema, and Ronaldo.

By entrusting this number to Mbappé, the club is making it clear that he’s at the heart of their new project. The French-Cameroonian superstar is now the new standard-bearer for Los Blancos.

Amine Jomni |

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