Marca reported that Real Madrid is seriously considering granting French star Kylian Mbappe the number 10 jersey as the new season begins, in a move aimed at enhancing his marketing and sporting image as the team's leading star.

The club sees Mbappe as the most prominent face of the upcoming sports project, despite strong competition from other notable names in the team like Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham. However, the media and fan significance of the French star may tip the scales in favor of him wearing the historic number.

The number 10 jersey at Real Madrid is a significant symbol that has been worn by many stars in the past, adding a moral dimension to handing it over to Mbappe, coinciding with the start of a new phase for the white team under the leadership of Xabi Alonso.

Croatian star Luka Modric, who currently holds the number 10, is set to leave Real Madrid after the team's participation in the Club World Cup, taking place in the United States.