MBAPPÉ'S ICONIC HONOR: REAL MADRID TO HAND STAR THE LEGENDARY NO. 10 SHIRT FOR 2025/26 CAMPAIGN
Kylian Mbappé is reportedly on the brink of switching squad numbers at Real Madrid, with the French superstar poised to take on the club’s legendary No. 10 shirt as preparations ramp up for the 2025/26 campaign.
Having worn the No. 9 jersey during his debut season at the Santiago Bernabéu, the 26-year-old now looks set to step into a shirt steeped in history — most recently associated with Luka Modrić, who vacated the number following his departure from the first team.
Mbappé’s first year in Spain was marked by standout performances and silverware, and the move to No. 10 is seen as symbolic of his rising influence within the squad. Traditionally reserved for the team’s creative heartbeat or marquee figure, the number has previously been worn by club icons such as Modrić, Wesley Sneijder, and Luis Figo.
The potential switch also aligns with Mbappé’s status as the club’s new talisman — both on the pitch and commercially. After a successful transition into Spanish football, the change may signal a new chapter as he seeks to solidify his legacy at the club in both domestic and European competitions.
While no official confirmation has yet been made by the club, internal discussions are believed to be at an advanced stage, with fans already buzzing over the prospect of seeing Mbappé don the famed number as the new face of Real Madrid’s next era.
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