Real Madrid's management has reportedly demanded that Kylian Mbappé take the prestigious No. 10 shirt for the upcoming season, despite the French star's preference to retain his current No. 9 jersey, according to French publication L'Équipe.
The coveted No. 10 shirt became available following the departure of Croatian midfielder Luka Modrić, who left the Spanish giants this summer to join AC Milan as a free agent after a legendary stint with Los Blancos.
Initial reports suggested that the iconic number was being contested between Mbappé and promising young talent Arda Güler, who had impressed during Madrid's Club World Cup campaign. However, the club's hierarchy has now made a definitive decision that Mbappé will inherit the prestigious jersey.
Sources close to the situation reveal that Mbappé was not particularly enthusiastic about relinquishing the No. 9 shirt he adopted upon his high-profile arrival from Paris Saint-Germain. Despite his apparent reluctance, the club's decision appears final as they look to position the French superstar as the face of their sporting project.
Mbappé's debut season with Real Madrid has been nothing short of spectacular, with the forward netting an impressive 44 goals across all competitions. His remarkable goal-scoring prowess earned him both the Pichichi trophy as La Liga's top scorer and the prestigious European Golden Boot award.
The No. 10 shirt at Real Madrid carries significant historical weight, having been worn by club legends including Ferenc Puskás, Luis Figo, and most recently Modrić. The decision to award this iconic number to Mbappé underscores the club's vision of the Frenchman as their primary talisman for years to come.
This jersey change comes as Real Madrid prepares for what promises to be an exciting 2025/2026 campaign, with Mbappé expected to lead their charge for domestic and European glory.
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