Mbappé inherits Real Madrid's No 10 jersey after Modric exit
The 26-year-old French forward wore the No 9 shirt in his debut season after arriving from Paris St Germain on a free transfer.
He scored 44 goals in all competitions in the 2024-25 season, though failed to lift a major trophy.
Among the other elite players to wear the No 10 shirt for Real Madrid are Gheorghe Hagi, Michael Laudrup, Robinho and Mesut Ozil.
Reuters
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