French football sensation Kylian Mbappe has officially signed a five-year contract with Spanish giants Real Madrid. This highly anticipated move was confirmed by Real Madrid in an official statement released early Tuesday (June 4), marking a significant addition to the club's roster.

Since joining Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in 2018, Mbappe has been synonymous with the number 7 jersey. However, the star forward's jersey number at Real Madrid has been a subject of intense speculation among fans and analysts alike.

According to a report by the popular football website Goal.com, Mbappe will not be wearing the coveted number 10 jersey at Real Madrid, as it is currently held by Croatian midfielder Luka Modric. Modric is expected to retain this jersey until his departure from the club, which is anticipated at the end of the next season.

In the interim, Mbappe will don the number 9 jersey, previously worn by Karim Benzema. This number has been vacant since Benzema's exit from the club, providing Mbappe with a prestigious and symbolic jersey to carry forward.

Real Madrid's acquisition of Mbappe represents a strategic move to bolster their attacking options and maintain their