Kylian Mbappe Set For Iconic Jersey Swap - Reports

Written by Oluwadamilola Olaleye

Following Luka Modrid’s exit, Real Madrid are planning to make adjustment with jersey number swap with the vacant, iconic no. 10 jersey set to be given to Kylian Mbappe according to multiple reports from the Spanish capital ahead of next season.

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Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé is set to inherit the iconic number 10 shirt starting next season. The report clarifies that Mbappé did not request the number himself but rather, it was a decision made by the club according to ESPN and other Spanish outlets.

The shirt, previously worn by Luka Modrić since James Rodríguez’s loan departure in 2017, is now available and seen as a fitting choice for the French superstar. Given that Mbappé already wears the number 10 jersey for the French national team, the transition aligns naturally with his growing influence and status at both club and international levels.

If Kylian Mbappé takes over the number 10 shirt at Real Madrid, his current squad number will become available, a spot that could be filled by either Endrick or Gonzalo García, provided they remain with the first team next season.

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Arda Güler was previously rumored to be eyeing Luka Modrić’s iconic number, but all indications now point to Mbappé inheriting it instead.

The 26-year-old Frenchman enjoyed a stellar debut season at the Bernabéu after his long-anticipated transfer from Paris Saint-Germain, scoring 31 goals in LaLiga to claim the Golden Boot.

Remarkably, he also surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo’s tally of 33 goals in all competitions during his first season with the club, underlining the explosive impact he has already made in Madrid.

Mbappé’s switch to the number 10 shirt is expected to play a key role in Real Madrid’s marketing strategy, as the iconic number traditionally ranks among the club’s best-selling jerseys. The move not only aligns with his superstar status but also presents a significant commercial opportunity for the club, further enhancing his brand appeal and merchandise sales on a global scale.

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