The change of number of Kylian Mbappé, which became the new '10' of Real Madrid after the departure of the Luka Modrić legend, is a nice marketing blow, but also poses a little headache for the Merengues. Indeed, doubt persists as to the identity of the next holder of the number 9, historically associated with the center-forward position.
The newspaper AS reveals that, for the moment, it is the Brazilian Endrick who leads the race by ahead of the Spaniard Gonzalo García, revealed this summer at the Club World Cup (6 games, 4 goals, 1 assist). Problem: uncertainty surrounding the future of the young international Auriverde (14 selections, 3 goals) delays any decision and maintains the suspense. Recruited to River Plate for around 45 million, Franco Mastanuono will join Real Madrid on August 14, day of his 18th birthday. He could become another candidate to carry the former issue of Mbappé, since, as the Spanish daily also recalls, the Madrid management prefers to present his new recruits with a jersey number for marketing reasons. If no decision is made in two weeks, the Argentinian may take responsibility upon arrival.
