According to El Chiringuito, Real Madrid are set to offer Kylian Mbappé the prestigious number 10 jersey following the departure of Luka Modric after the FIFA Club World Cup. Mbappé, who currently dons the number 9, is expected to inherit the iconic number long associated with creativity and leadership—mirroring the number he wears for the French national team.

Luka Modric's departure marks the end of a legendary era. After 13 remarkable seasons at the club, the Croatian maestro will leave behind a legacy that includes six UEFA Champions League titles and a Ballon d'Or. His exit not only leaves a gap in midfield but also frees up one of the most symbolic numbers in Real Madrid’s history.

Despite earlier stating he had no demands regarding shirt numbers and emphasizing his respect for Modric, Mbappé is now poised to wear the number 10—a gesture from the club that signals their trust in him as the face of the team’s future.

This transition evokes memories of Cristiano Ronaldo’s early days in Madrid, when he began with the number 9 shirt before taking on the legendary number 7. For Mbappé, moving to the number 10 signifies more than a change of kit—it marks a defining new chapter in both his career and the club’s next era.

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