In a move that has caught many by surprise, Real Madrid have reportedly decided to promote Gonzalo García to the first team, and with that promotion comes an iconic gift: the legendary number 9 shirt.

Until recently, that number was reserved for Kylian Mbappé, who will now don the equally symbolic number 10, previously worn by Luka Modric. The news first surfaced on X (formerly Twitter) via the account @nokai, and has since been confirmed by Alberto Pereiro, journalist and commentator for Onda Cero.

With this decision, the only squad number still under speculation is that of Franco Mastantuono. All signs point to the young Argentine receiving the number 25, while Endrick is expected to retain the number 16, the same he wore last season.

Real Madrid’s bold decision to entrust the number 9 shirt to a youth product signals a strong vote of confidence in Gonzalo García—and possibly, a new era for the club’s iconic striker role.

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