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French superstar Kylian Mbappe is set to don the iconic number 10 jersey at Real Madrid next season, replacing club legend Luka Modric, who has joined AC Milan, international media reported on Wednesday.
Mbappe had worn the No. 9 shirt during his debut campaign with Los Blancos, but will now switch to No. 10, the same number he wears for France.
The number was previously held by Modric, who ended his 13-year stint at the Bernabeu this summer.
Reports suggest that Kylian Mbappe had been eyeing the number 10 jersey from the beginning and was willing to wait another season had Modric extended his contract.
The 25-year-old had a prolific debut season in Madrid following his high-profile move from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in July 2024. He netted 44 goals across all competitions.
However, despite his individual brilliance, the season ended without silverware for the Spanish giants, finishing behind Barcelona in La Liga, crashing out in the Champions League quarterfinals to Arsenal, and falling to PSG in the FIFA Club World Cup semis.
Real Madrid also lost the Copa del Rey final to arch-rivals Barcelona on April 26.
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