Looking ahead to next season, Real Madrid keeps preparing every last detail. With Kylian Mbappé inheriting the number 10 left vacant by Modric after his departure, Real Madrid is analyzing the successor for the number 9 jersey. According to information from AS newspaper, that number was set to go to Endrick until the emergence of Gonzalo García.
The Real Madrid youth academy product has earned the right to fight for this number for next season. This is further proof of the immediate impact the forward has had on the team. According to what we know at Defensa Central, Xabi Alonso fully trusts Gonzalo, as he is a player he likes.
Even so, Endrick has always shown his determination to fight for his goals. Refusing to leave Real Madrid this summer, Endrick is looking to fight for a bigger role. This is a goal he would achieve if he gets the number 9 jersey for the next campaign.
Endrick would keep Mbappé's "9" | Real Madrid Confidencial
The fight to be number 9
Endrick, just 18 years old, had an interesting debut season with Real Madrid. Despite the 7 goals and 1 assist he recorded, Endrick was unable to play many minutes. Hoping to show his worth to Xabi during the Club World Cup, Endrick suffered an injury at the end of the season that kept him off the field.
This situation was taken advantage of by Gonzalo García, a young merengue talent who is 21 years old. In the absence of Endrick and Mbappé, the youth academy product became the focal point of the Madrid attack. 4 goals were more than enough for him to be one of the top scorers in this tournament.
With both forwards showing their qualities, the number 9 jersey could go to either one. While reaching an agreement is a possibility, this seems far from being achieved. Since they are both extremely competitive players, both will fight to win the legendary number 9 jersey.
The successor to Kylian Mbappé
Over the years, the number 9 jersey has been worn by several Real Madrid legends. Whoever is chosen to wear the 9, the decision will affect Endrick or Gonzalo. Being Real Madrid's number 9 not only shows your worth but also your status in the team.
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