Kylian Mbappe makes it official! Real Madrid confirm French superstar as Luka Modric's successor by taking iconic No.10 shirt

Kylian Mbappe has officially been given the No.10 shirt at Real Madrid, succeeding the departed Luka Modric.

  • Mbappe handed No.10 shirt
  • international takes Modric’s number
  • Follows in esteemed footsteps

Kylian Mbappe makes it official! Real Madrid confirm French superstar as Luka Modric's successor by taking iconic No.10 shirtKylian Mbappe makes it official! Real Madrid confirm French superstar as Luka Modric's successor by taking iconic No.10 shirtKylian Mbappe makes it official! Real Madrid confirm French superstar as Luka Modric's successor by taking iconic No.10 shirt

Mbappe has officially succeeded Modric as Los Blancos’ No.10, following in the footsteps of some iconic Real figures. The likes of Mesut Ozil, Figo, Clarence Seedorf, and Ferenc Puskas have all worn the shirt previously and the winner will now bear the weight of the number.

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Mbappe has previously worn the No.10 at , but he never took it at PSG, instead wearing the No.7, the No.14, the No.17 and the No.29 at varying points. He has scored 44 goals in 59 games for Madrid, and will now aim to take the next step in his evolution at the Bernabeu.

Mbappe enjoyed a remarkable end to last season, scoring nine goals in five games, but it was not enough to spearhead a title charge, as the club ultimately finished four points behind .

Real face in their first game of the season on August 19, as Mbappe aims to show he is worthy of the No.10 shirt.