Real Madrid youngster, Endrick will wear Kylian Mbappe’s no.9 shirt from next season.
AS reports that the club are set to offer Mbappe the club’s No. 10 jersey previously won by Luka Modric.
Modric has announced his decision to depart the Spanish giants this summer.
Mbappe’s No. 9 jersey will be handed over to Brazilian striker, Endrick.
Mbappe will be under the guidance of a new manager, Xabi Alonso, as Carlo Ancelotti has departed from the Spanish capital team and is now coaching Brazil’s national team.
Real Madrid believes that the No. 10 jersey would better align with Mbappé’s image and marketability as a global brand. The former Paris Saint-Germain star had an outstanding performance this season wearing No. 9.
Mbappe dons the no. 10 jersey for both his national team and during his time at Paris Saint-Germain.
It was said that he had wanted to ask for the shirt during his contract negotiations with Real Madrid, but had abandoned the idea out of respect for Modric.
Last season, Mbappe emerged as LaLiga’s top scorer, clinching the Pichichhi award with 31 goals across 34 matches.
With 42 goals in 55 matches for Los Blancos across competitions, he also secured the European Golden Boot.
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