A Surprise at Real Madrid! A Youth Player Inherits the Mythical No. 9 Jersey

With the arrival of Kylian Mbappé and his choice of the number 10 jersey, the excitement at Real Madrid shifted to a new enigma: who would be the lucky player to wear the iconic No. 9? The answer has surprised everyone: it will be youth player Gonzalo García, a talent who has decided to reject multiple offers to fulfill his dream at the White House.

Giving a player from the academy such a historic number is a rare move for the club. However, Gonzalo García has shown undeniable talent and unwavering loyalty. After his standout performance in the Club World Cup, several teams tried to sign him, but his desire to succeed at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium led him to turn down every proposal.

The decision to give the No. 9 to Gonzalo García also clarifies other squad movements. There had been strong speculation that Endrick would wear the number, but his performance did not meet expectations, so he has been assigned the No. 16 jersey.

Is number 25 the standard jersey for a club's third goalkeeper?

Furthermore, the situation with other numbers raises questions. The third goalkeeper, Fran, is not guaranteed a spot on the first-team roster, and there is speculation about who will use the No. 25, traditionally occupied by the third keeper. Meanwhile, newcomer Franco has the No. 25 available. The only certainty is that, despite the speculation, there is no written rule by the Spanish football league that requires a specific number for each position, leaving the door open for future changes. Real Madrid is betting on the youth and loyalty of an academy player for a number worn by legends. It’s the beginning of a new era in the white attack, with the hope that Gonzalo García will rise to the challenge.