Real Madrid youngster Endrick is the new Real Madrid holder of the No. 9 shirt after Kylian Mbappé changed his number to 10 following the departure of Luka Modrić.
Real Madrid’s website was updated on Friday with Endrick having the number nine next to his name, confirming him as the next wearer of the iconic number. Receiving the shirt number also likely lessens any rumors of him spending a season away.
A twist in the tale given recent reports had FIFA Club World Cup standout Gonzalo García in line to receive the shirt in a move that apparently upset the Brazilian. Endrick’s future, at least this summer, has been called into question with reports linking him to a potential loan move. Though, receiving the No. 9 shirt could spell the end to any talk.
As well, with García receiving a new five-year deal keeping him with Los Blancos through June 2030, he was an apparent favorite to inherit the number vacated by Mbappé. The announcement notably did not include shirt number information as the Spaniard moves from Real Madrid Castilla to the first team.






