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[QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 55494, member: 636"]
Real Madrid announced that Kylian Mbappé will adopt the prestigious number 10 jersey for the upcoming 2025-26 campaign. The French forward previously donned the number 9 during his inaugural season at the Bernabéu. ESPN sources revealed this development on July 22, with Mbappé confirming the change through a social media post reading simply "10" one day later. His debut season statistics featured 44 goals across 59 appearances, securing his first European Golden Shoe award. The 26-year-old striker inherits this iconic number from Luka Modric, who departed for AC Milan after 13 seasons with the Spanish giants.

Mbappé wore number 10 while representing France internationally, but previously sported number 7 at Paris Saint-Germain. The number 10 shirt holds tremendous historical weight at Real Madrid, having been worn by numerous club legends. Notable former wearers mentioned receive honorable recognition despite their significant contributions to the club's history. This jersey change represents a symbolic transition for both player and institution. The move reflects Mbappé's growing stature within the club hierarchy.
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