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Accra Sports News can confirm that French superstar Kylian Mbappe will officially wear the iconic No. 10 jersey at Real Madrid starting next season. According to ESPN, the legendary number was offered to Mbappe following the departure of Croatian midfielder Luka Modric, who vacated it after a decade of brilliance at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Mbappe, who previously wore the No. 9 jersey at PSG and had been linked to that number following Karim Benzema’s exit, will now switch to No. 10—mirroring the shirt he wears for the France national team. Sources close to the club reveal that Mbappe did not lobby for the number and was willing to wait another season had Modric decided to extend his contract.
Key Takeaways
- Accra Sports News can confirm that French superstar Kylian Mbappe will officially wear the iconic No.
- Despite some criticism for underwhelming performances in crucial fixtures, Mbappe has hit the ground running at Real Madrid, scoring 44 goals in 59 appearances so far.
- As Accra Sports News and Accra Sports Journal continue tracking all Real Madrid developments, Mbappe’s jersey number change is a powerful signal of his central role in the club’s future.
Nonetheless, the No. 10 shirt now symbolically marks a new era for the club, with Mbappe taking over a number that has been worn by legends like James Rodriguez, Mesut Özil, Clarence Seedorf, Luis Figo, and Michael Laudrup.
Despite some criticism for underwhelming performances in crucial fixtures, Mbappe has hit the ground running at Real Madrid, scoring 44 goals in 59 appearances so far. He now holds the record for most goals by a debutant in the club’s history, surpassing Ivan Zamorano’s 37-goal record from the 1992-93 season.
Luka Modric had worn the No. 10 since the 2017–18 season, after initially wearing the No. 19 following his move from Tottenham. His graceful control and leadership earned him legendary status, including a Ballon d’Or in 2018. His exit now paves the way for Mbappe to add a new chapter to the history of the number.
The No. 9 shirt, interestingly, remains vacant for another year—raising speculation about potential future arrivals or tactical decisions by Carlo Ancelotti.
As Accra Sports News and Accra Sports Journal continue tracking all Real Madrid developments, Mbappe’s jersey number change is a powerful signal of his central role in the club’s future.
Last Updated on March 29, 2026 by Samuel Kwame Boadu
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