Kylian Mbappe Set to Rock the Iconic No. 10 Shirt at Real Madrid Next Season
Turns out Real Madrid aren’t just letting Kylian Mbappe do his thing on the pitch, they’re also giving him one of the most iconic shirt numbers in the club’s history.
According to L’Equipe, Mbappe is expected to take over the No. 10 jersey at Real Madrid from next season. Interestingly, it wasn’t something the Frenchman requested. The decision came straight from the club, and Mbappe’s reportedly more than happy to oblige.
Now here’s the kicker: this is the first time the No. 10 has been truly up for grabs since James Rodriguez left in 2017. After that, Luka Modric wore it with distinction, until now. With Modric stepping aside, the shirt is back in play, and it’s going to one of football’s most electrifying talents.
Mbappe already dons the No. 10 for France
It all adds up. Mbappe already dons the No. 10 for France, so sliding into the same digits at the Bernabeu feels like a natural fit. And let’s be honest, the No. 10 isn’t just a number. At Real Madrid, it’s a legacy. From Luis Figo to Mesut Özil to Modric, it’s a shirt worn by creative geniuses and global stars. Mbappe fits the mold perfectly.
With the 10 spoken for, Mbappe’s old number (likely 9) could now be up for grabs. Enter Endrick or Gonzalo Garcia, both have a shout to inherit it if they stick with the senior squad. Arda Güler was also rumored to be eyeing Modric’s old number, but those dreams might now be on pause.
He banged in 31 goals in La Liga, finished with 44 across all competitions
Mbappe’s first season in Spain was a personal masterclass. He banged in 31 goals in La Liga, finished with 44 across all competitions, and casually outscored Cristiano Ronaldo’s debut season tally of 33 goals. But despite the fireworks, Real Madrid’s season didn’t go as planned. Barcelona won the league, and Arsenal knocked them out of the Champions League in a gut-wrenching quarter-final.
Still, the signs are clear: Mbappe is the present and the future. And now, with the No. 10 on his back, he’s ready to lead this Real Madrid chapter in full superstar mode.
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