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Gonzalo García takes Real Madrid’s No. 9 shirt after Mbappé moved to No. 10.
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His Golden Boot performance at the Club World Cup edged out Endrick.
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Madrid’s decision highlights their faith in García’s form and promise.
Striker Gonzalo García will inherit Real Madrid’s No. 9 jersey this season after Kylian Mbappé moved into the No. 10 shirt once worn by Luka Modrić, who departed for AC Milan on a one-year deal.
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Fans had tipped teenager Endrick to claim No. 9, but García’s standout performances at the FIFA Club World Cup tipped the scales in his favour.
One of the tournament’s most impressive players, García won the Golden Boot with four goals and one assist in six games, officially making him the competition’s best scorer.
Madrid’s decision to reward current form and potential over hype speaks volumes about the club’s faith in García as he steps into the spotlight at the Santiago Bernabéu.
