Arsenal
By Martin Graham
Actual Madrid are reportedly set to award Kylian Mbappé the No. 10 shirt forward of the 2025–26 marketing campaign. The quantity turns into accessible following the exit of Luka Modrić, who wore it for many of his adorned tenure on the membership.
Since arriving from Paris Saint-Germain final summer season, the French ahead has worn the No. 9 jersey, which was beforehand held by Karim Benzema. In that debut season on the Santiago Bernabéu, Mbappé netted 44 occasions throughout all competitions, marking a formidable begin in Spain.
ESPN stories that the plan was at all times for the 26-year-old to take over the quantity 10 jersey as soon as it turned vacant. Regardless of stories that Arda Güler was a possible candidate to inherit Modrić’s quantity, the choice to provide it to the French worldwide seems to have been made lengthy upfront. Mbappé was even ready to attend one other 12 months if Modrić had chosen to increase his contract.
A symbolic change for Madrid and Mbappé
The No. 10 shirt holds nice significance at Actual Madrid, with previous wearers together with membership legends comparable to Ferenc Puskás and Mesut Özil. Modrić, who wore the quantity for eight seasons, collected a club-record 28 trophies throughout his 13-year keep.
For Mbappé, the change to this historic quantity aligns with the one he presently wears for France. He additionally beforehand donned it throughout his spell at Monaco. Taking up such a outstanding jersey will elevate the expectations on the ahead even additional.
Regardless of an excellent objective tally final season and claiming each the Pichichi Trophy and European Golden Boot, Mbappé was unable to assist the Spanish facet safe silverware. The strain will now enhance, as he turns into the brand new face of Madrid’s iconic shirt.
