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Kylian Mbappe picked iconic number at Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappe will wear number 9 at Real Madrid, which used to belong to legendary Karim Benzema and Alfredo Di Stefano, but only for one year.

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The French striker will be part of the 3.0 Galacticos, and his number will also be iconic.

Mbappe picked number 9, for now.

The former Paris Saint-Germain superstar prefers number 10; however, this special one belongs to another key Los Blancos player: Luka Modric.

That’s why, for now, the 25-year-old new signing will be happy with #9 before getting a long-term number in 2025, when Madrid’s maestro Modric departs at 39.

The Croatian will soon sign a one-year extension to keep him at Bernabeu for another season, which means Mbappe will inherit his favourite no.10 in the 2025/26 season.

Number 10 is one of the most iconic numbers in every club. In Madrid, it used to be worn by former greats like Luis Figo, Clarence Seedorf, Ricardo Gallego, and Ferenc Puskas.

Mbappe to follow Ronaldo’s footsteps.

The case will remind Madriristas of Cristiano Ronaldo’s case in 2009 when he joined Madrid.

At that time, Ronaldo came to the La Liga side wearing No. 9 because club legend Raul had already occupied his preferred No.7. After one season, Raul left, and Ronaldo could take over the jersey. Mbappe has never worn No.9 since his spectacular breakthrough as a 17-year-old at Monaco but has donned 29 and 12.