Overview

• Kylian Mbappé confirmed on X that he will give up the number 9 and take over Real Madrid’s number 10 jersey for the 2025–26 season.
• Luka Modric’s transfer to AC Milan officially vacated the number 10 shirt after eight years at the club.
• Real Madrid updated its list of available squad numbers to include 9, 17, 25, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33 and 34.
• The club’s decision is positioned as a strategic marketing move to drive jersey sales by linking Mbappé with the prestigious 10 shirt.
• Franco Mastantuono will be presented in mid-August upon turning 18 and will select his squad number from the newly released options.