In current weeks, there was loads of discussions about who can be Actual Madrid’s new quantity 9 for the foreseeable future. Kylian Mbappe’s change to the no.10 following Luka Modric’s departure has left the long-lasting quantity open, and the membership has now decided on the matter.
There have been two candidates to take the shirt: Endrick Felipe and Gonzalo Garcia. The previous had been anticipated to take it at some stage throughout his Actual Madrid profession, however the emergence of the latter within the final couple of months has thrown some doubt, particularly contemplating that current studies had claimed that the 21-year-old could be the winner of this race.
However it’s not the case. As reported by The Athletic, Actual Madrid have determined that Endrick would be the membership’s new quantity 9, with an announcement prone to happen forward of the brand new season kicking off subsequent weekend.
Endrick had been anticipated to depart Actual Madrid this summer time
Endrick getting the quantity 9 is a reasonably stark turnaround in his scenario. Earlier in the summertime, it was broadly reported that Actual Madrid have been seeking to kind a transfer for him, with the plan being for Mbappe and Gonzalo to be the membership’s two striker choices for the upcoming 2025-26 marketing campaign.
Nonetheless, Endrick made it clear that he has no plans to depart Actual Madrid on mortgage, and whereas this stance didn’t go down nicely amongst membership officers, it has not stopped them from handing the Brazilian teenager the no.9 shirt.
🚨💣 BREAKING: Endrick is Actual Madrid’s new #9. pic.twitter.com/jrkHM05fi2
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It stays to be seen how Endrick will get on throughout his second season at Actual Madrid. He did comparatively nicely throughout his restricted minutes within the 2024-25 marketing campaign, so he can be seeking to kick on when he makes his return from damage in September or October.