White soccer jersey with the number 10 on the back and two blurred players in the background
Real Madrid's "10" already has an owner | Camara Real Madrid Confidencial
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Official: Real Madrid confirms its new '10' by surprise, there's no turning back now

Real Madrid makes a mistake and confirms its new '10' for the next season

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Didac Aguirre

After Luka Modric's departure from Real Madrid, there has been speculation about who should inherit the number 10. However, it was through an error on the official website of the club that it was revealed that it will be Mbappé. This is due to a screenshot where the French footballer clearly appears on the official page with the number 10 on his profile.

According to what Defensa Central has learned, this is one of the strategic marketing moves that will be a success. Everything the Frenchman has caused economically since his arrival through jersey sales will multiply with the number 10 on his back. It's a number he already knows and will surely wear with great pride, as it belongs to a legend. Mbappé will wear the number 10.

Mbappé will wear the number 10

Last season, the French footballer, despite it not being his best, established himself as the top scorer in Europe and domestically for Real Madrid. This season, he is expected to perform at a much higher level, now with Modric's number 10 on his back.

Soccer player wearing the number 10 jersey with the name Mbappé raising his arm in a stadium full of fans
Kylian Mbappé will wear the same number as with France | Real Madrid Confidencial

The player is not unfamiliar with this number, as he also wears this number for the French national team, where it is also quite iconic. For this reason, the decision seems to have been made, although there were certain opinions in which Arda Güler was one of the chosen ones.

In the end, it must be taken into account that from a marketing perspective, this could be a real business opportunity because of what it means for Mbappé to wear the number 10. jersey sales will surely skyrocket because he is a world-class footballer with an iconic number. In addition, he could be a more than optimal heir in terms of footballing ability to what Modric once was.

We'll see if it's made official

However, despite it being an error, it is still not official, so an announcement from the club would be needed for everyone to be informed. Although it is surely a decision that has already been made by the board and there will be no change of plans

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