With Kylian Mbappe on the precipice of announcing his official signing with Real Madrid, it’s time to speculate on the number the French attacker will wear.
According to the credible MadridXtra on X, Kylian Mbappe will wear 9. Why not the trademark 10? That number is currently occupied by Madrid legend Luka Modric, who signed another year with the club on Sunday, the day after Los Blancos earned their 15th Champions League title.
Mbappe must wait at least another year before taking the iconic number. But based on prior history, the number 9 has served future Galacticos well. Ronaldo wore 9 in his first season at Real Madrid before taking the jersey from El Capitan Raul Gonzalez.
Mbappe told the French President that Real Madrid would make his signing—’Comunicado Oficial’—official on Monday night. All the documents were signed, sealed, and delivered over the weekend.
Finally, the worst-kept secret in football is about to be confirmed.
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