
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.

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

Real Madrid have already identified Vinicius Junior's replacement as contract talks with the Brazilian winger have stalled. Vini Jr. still has two years left on his existing deal and is demanding a wage hike to sign a new contract. In case the Selecao star leaves the club, amid interest from Saudi Arabia, Los Blancos will go after Premier League star Erling Haaland.

Real Madrid are ready to offload five players before summer transfer window closes on September 1 to maintain the 25-member squad for the 2025-26 campaign. The list of five players include Brazilian winger Rodrygo, who has been linked with a move away from Santiago Bernabeu throughout the summer, amid strong interest from Arsenal and Liverpool.

Real Madrid players were compensated fairly as a reward of a gruelling season and for reaching the semi-finals of the Club World Cup.

Real Madrid have sold yet another academy prospect, with young midfielder Chema Andres making the switch to the Bundesliga.

Ex-Arsenal striker Jeremie Aliadiere says Kylian Mbappe is the "best player in the world" but thinks his "ego must be hurt" after watching his former club Paris Saint-Germain win the Champions League last season. Luis Enrique helped the Ligue 1 giants win their maiden European title just a year after the France captain left for Real Madrid as a free agent.

Atletico Madrid have beaten Wolves and AC Milan to sign 22-year-old right-back Marc Pubill from Almeria.

Tottenham chief Daniel Levy is looking to exploit his "good relationship" with Real Madrid to sign Rodrygo this summer. Spurs are the latest club to join the transfer race for the Brazilian alongside Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Arsenal. Rodrygo, though, will make a decision on his future only after a discussion with Real boss Xabi Alonso.

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe is set to claim the legendary No. 10 shirt for the 2025-26 season, thrilling fans after his stellar debut! The 26-year-old French ace swaps his current No. 9-iconic from Benzema-to the number freed by idol Luka Modric, per MARCA