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Real Madrid's new signing Kylian Mbappe says the club has a number 10 in Luka Modric and he is honoured to play alongside him.
Kylian Mbappe wasted no time in addressing the controversial rumours about his alleged demands for Luka Modric's coveted number 10 jersey at his first press conference as a Real Madrid player.
The French superstar, 25, emphatically denied these claims, instead showering praise on his new teammate and current number 10, Modrić, during his presentation to adoring Los Blancos fans at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday.
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Mbappe's arrival has shocked the football world, with the young forward finally fulfilling his childhood dream of playing for the Spanish giants after leaving Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer.
But the Les Bleus skipper, who has gained over a million new followers since his presentation, was quick to shut down suggestions that he had demanded Modric's iconic number, insisting he was 'proud and happy' to play alongside the Real Madrid legend.
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'Who said I wanted the number 10? We have a number 10, it's Luka Modri,” the latest Real Madrid Galactico stated according to a post on X.com.
“He is a Ballon d'Or, he [has] won everything with Real Madrid. I'm proud and happy to sit next to him in the dressing room, 9 and 10, we are close. It's a pleasure for me,' Mbappe declared.
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Instead, the French phenom was presented with the coveted number 9 jersey, which he will don as he prepares to help the Spanish champions begin their LaLiga defence against Real Mallorca when the league kicks off in August for the 2024/2025 season.
Mbappe's unveiling was a remarkable fanfare, with the player's parents beaming in the stands and French and club icon Zinedine Zidane, who saw the new star in Spain surpass his record, in attendance to witness the historic moment.
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The arrival of the former PSG main man adds another chapter to Real Madrid's rich 'Galactico' legacy, further amplifying the celebratory mood following Spain's triumphant Euro 2024 victory.
Mbappe leaves PSG as the club’s record goalscorer with 255 goals in 305 matches as he looks to not only match that for his new and dream club but to also follow in the footsteps of his idol and club legend, Cristiano Ronaldo.
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