Kylian Mbappe, the highly anticipated new signing for Real Madrid, will have to wait to wear his preferred jersey numbers at the Bernabeu. The 25-year-old French forward, who joined Real on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain, is set to receive an £85million signing-on bonus and an annual salary of just under £13m[1][2][4].
Mbappe, who has primarily worn No. 7 at PSG and No. 10 for the French national team, will initially don the No. 9 jersey at Real Madrid. The No. 7 is currently occupied by Vinicius Jr, the scorer in the Champions League final, while Luka Modric, who recently agreed to extend his stay in Madrid by another year, wears No. 10[1][2][4][5].
According to reports, Mbappe will wear the No. 9 shirt, which has been vacant since Karim Benzema’s departure last summer, until either No. 7 or No. 10 becomes available. With Modric nearing the end of his career, Mbappe is expected to inherit the coveted No. 10 jersey in the near future[1][2][4][5].
Despite the complications surrounding his preferred shirt numbers, Mbappe remains highly motivated and excited about his move to Real Madrid. In an emotional message on social media, he expressed his joy at joining “the club of my dreams” and thanked the Madridistas for their support[1][4].
Mbappe is currently focused on representing France in their preparations for Euro 2024, where the Les Bleus are among the favorites to win the tournament. The team is set to face Luxembourg and Canada in warm-up matches before the start of the competition[1][4].
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