Didac Aguirre Mbappé's heir with the '9' almost decided: It could become official soon
The star that Real Madrid has chosen to inherit the number 9 jersey left by Kylian Mbappé
After Luka Modric's departure, the legendary number 10 at Real Madrid will be worn by Kylian Mbappé. The Golden Boot winner will have the honor of continuing the legacy of this number after leaving number 9. A number that, according to information from AS newspaper, will be worn by Endrick next season.
This will leave number 16, which the young Brazilian wore during his debut season at Real Madrid, vacant. According to what we know at Defensa Central, number 16 will be worn by Franco Mastantuono, who hasn't joined the club yet. This is a notable change that increases Endrick's importance in Real Madrid's squad.
Despite rumors pointing to Gonzalo García as the new number 9, Endrick ended up being chosen. This decision shows the club's trust in the Brazilian. Having had the opportunity to leave this summer, Endrick wanted to stay with the team.
A worthy heir
Last summer saw the arrival of young Endrick at Real Madrid from Palmeiras. Considered one of the great prospects of Brazilian soccer, Endrick managed to show flashes of his talent. At 18 years old, at that time, Endrick was able to score 7 goals and provide 1 assist in 847 minutes played.
Impressive numbers with which Endrick managed to prove his lethality in front of goal. Even so, this wasn't enough to surpass Kylian Mbappé, who had a fantastic season. The Frenchman, during the second half of the season, established himself as the starting striker.
Despite this, being chosen to wear number 9 has been a great gesture from Real Madrid. Looking ahead to his second season with the club, Endrick seeks to keep showing his worth. Despite his injury in the final stretch of the campaign, Endrick aims to be relevant for Xabi Alonso.
The battle for number 9
Although wearing number 9 is a great honor, Endrick will have to compete against Mbappé and Gonzalo. The youth academy product was one of the team's great stars during the World Cup. With Xabi's trust, Endrick faces a campaign full of challenges.
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