We’ve reserved the number 9 jersey for Mbappe – Real Madrid

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Real Madrid have created an impression that Kyllian Mbappe will wear the vacant number 9 jersey previously worn by outgone forward Kareem Benzema.

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The number 9 position has been vacant since French forward Mbappe signed for Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Arabian league.

Although, Benzema has put pen to paper for Al-Ittihad, his contract at Real Madrid runs till June 1st, 2023.

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Mbappe has been heavily linked with the Spanish giants for some time, with at least two offers knocked down in the past.

Another big-money approach could be on the cards this summer, with Real willing to pay up to €200 million.

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Mbappe is eager to make a move to Spain after informing PSG that he won’t trigger an extension option in his current contract.

His current terms are due to expire in 2024, meaning that the Ligue 1 champions are under pressure to sell while they can still make money.

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However, talks are still ongoing between Real Madrid and PSG  for Mbappe but the French side is still hope the French forward would stay longer in Paris.

 

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