🚨 Real Madrid confirm new squad number for Kylian Mbappé
The French superstar donned the No.9 shirt but moves one number up following the departure of club legend Luka Modrić.
Mbappé has worn the famous double digits for his national team for years, and now will at club level too.
The 26-year-old will be hoping the squad number change will inspire a change in fortunes for his side, who went trophyless despite his 44 goal-debut campaign.
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