Number 9 Real Madrid became a struggle, Endrick was finally elected, Gonzalo Garcia Slide 16th

Gilabola.com – Over the past week, the Spanish football world was enlivened by the news that Gonzalo Garcia will wear the number 9 jersey for the new season with Real Madrid.

The 21-year-old young attacker was said to sign a new contract until 2030 with the status of the first team players, the salary increased, and the fantastic release clause reached Rp 19 trillion.

The news emerged after Kylian Mbappe officially took the jersey number 10, Luka Modric’s left heritage left. Number 9 previously used by Mbappe was considered to fall into Gonzalo’s hands, moreover he had just skyrocketed in the FIFA Club World Cup.

However, the situation changed when Gonzalo was seen using number 16 in a training match against Leganes won by Real Madrid with a score of 4-1.

The number is still registered in the name of Endrick, a young player from Brazil. This gave rise to a big question mark among soccer fans, because all the other players in the match were already wearing their new number.

Certainty from the latest reports

According to the update distributed by journalist Mario Cortegana from Athletic, Back number 9 will actually be used by Endrick in the coming season.

This decision means that the 19 -year -old player follows in the footsteps of Real Madrid’s legendary attackers such as Karim Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Ronaldo Nazario who have used the number.

Endrick, who last season was wearing number 16, did not have a lot of minutes to play under the care of Carlo Ancelotti. Even so, he often gives a positive impression when given the opportunity, especially in the Copa del Rey event.

Although there was a speculation that he might leave this summer, including the option to be loaned, Endrick never considered leaving the club.

Gonzalo focuses on his new role

For Gonzalo, this decision means he is most likely to wear number 16 left by Endrick. The decision seemed to end the long speculation that accompanied him since the end of last season.

The young striker did perform with Mbappe and Vinicius Junior in a training match against Leganes, but failed to score goals. Although canceled wearing number 9, Gonzalo is still projected to be an important part of Real Madrid’s front line this season.

With the composition of the attack line filled with talented young players such as Endrick and Gonzalo, Real Madrid seemed to prepare the team’s future seriously.

The change in the jersey number marks a new chapter of healthy competition in the squad, as well as giving a new color to the journey of the two young attackers on the European soccer stage.