Bernabeu s new No. 10: Mbappe takes over the legendary robe

In the locker room at the Bernabeu Stadium, the No. 10 jersey that once belonged to Modric finally welcomed the new owner. Real Madrid officially announced that Mbappe will wear this jersey carrying countless glory in the new season. Interestingly, this decision did not come from the player himself, but the club's careful arrangement.

"Killian has no particular obsession with numbers," a source close to the player revealed, "but when the club proposed the idea, he happily accepted it. "This may be Mbappe's character - he values actual performance more than symbolic meaning. After all, in the French national team, he has long been used to the responsibilities brought by No. 10.

Behind this No. 10 jersey, there are many intriguing details. You should know that Mbappe wore the No. 9 in his first season with Real Madrid. No. 7 belonged to Vinicius at that time, and No. 10 was Modric's exclusive. Now that Magic Diary has left the team, the number change seems to be natural, but the process has not been smooth sailing.

Turkish young player Guerre was once regarded as a strong contender for No. 10. Some media photographed that during the Club World Cup, Modric even presented his No. 10 jersey to the young midfielder, and this scene was interpreted as a symbol of inheritance. "Guerre is indeed very talented," a Real Madrid insider admitted, "But in the end, business value and competitive considerations have made the balance lean towards Mbappe. "

When it comes to commercial value, Real Madrid obviously did their homework. Mbappe's No. 9 jersey set an astonishing sales record last season, while No. 10 may have greater market potential. The club store staff have started working overtime to prepare for a new round of buying craze. "We expect the sales of the 'KM10' will be phenomenal," said a retail executive excitedly. The change of

numbers also reflects the change in tactical thinking. When he was in Paris, Mbappe wore the No. 7 and played the wing-side sharp knife; in the French team, he wore the No. 10 and took on the organizational responsibility; now in Real Madrid, the transition from No. 9 to No. 10 may indicate that the new coach Alonso will give him more room to play freely.

It is worth mentioning that as Mbappe changes to wear No. 10, Brazilian star Enderick is expected to take over No. 9 jersey. This number is very familiar to him at the age of 18 - he wore a No. 9 to kill all sides when he played for Palmeiras.

Standing on the sod of the Bernabeu, Mbappe caressed the number on the new jersey, with a focused look on his face. He knew that this jersey carries not only numbers, but also expectations. From Distefano to Siddorf, from Figo to Modric, Real Madrid No. 10 has always represented the team's soul. Now, it's his turn to write a new chapter.