According to journalist and insider Fabrizio Romano, French striker Kylian Mbappe will play for Real Madrid as number nine.
Recall, the 25-year-old Frenchman officially became a player of Real Madrid on June 3, 2024, his contract with the club runs until the summer of 2029.
According to the source, Mbappe and his representatives did not ask Madrid to give the player the number 10, as the striker respects the Croatian midfielder of the team Luka Modric. The forward will play for Real Madrid at number 9.
Last season Mbappe scored 44 goals and made 10 assists in 48 games in all competitions for Paris Saint-Germain. The Transfermarkt website estimates the market value of the player at €180 million.
Earlier, Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo commented under Mbappe's post after his move to Real Madrid.