In France, Cristiano and Zidane Are Pointed Out as Decisive in Mbappé’s Choice

In France, there is no doubt. Figures like Cristiano Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane have been decisive in Kylian Mbappé’s decision-making for what lies ahead. Real Madrid awaits.

France does not hesitate and echoes the reports of the newspaper Marca regarding Kylian Mbappé’s future. They assert that figures of the stature of Cristiano Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane have been key in relation to all the events that we will come to know later on when the story of the French forward begins at Real Madrid.

First and foremost, it must be made clear that these are the two childhood idols of Kylian Mbappé. We’re talking about two heavyweight figures in the history of this sport, equally holders of some of the most iconic jersey numbers in the history of the game. Both have been instrumental in the player’s choice regarding what will be his first major attire with the white ensemble from July 1st.

Vinicius currently wears the ‘7’, and everything points to that fact changing in the near future. The Brazilian currently represents the commercial face of Real Madrid across the globe and, of course, the heir to a jersey well-adorned by figures like Cristiano Ronaldo or Raúl. While the PSG forward would love to wear that number on his back, the reality is that it currently belongs to his left-wing companion.

Zidane’s ’10’ Fits Him

On several occasions, we have seen Mbappé showering praise on the figure of the ultimate icon of French football and, of course, on all those performances with the French national team where he wore the ’10’ with total star power. The likely departure of Luka Modric would see Kylian taking up that jersey number as his first shirt number at Real Madrid, as a clear homage to Zidane.

For now, the French press dismisses the idea that if he signs for Real Madrid and his transfer becomes official, he will use the number 9 jersey, which still has no owner, thinking ahead to July 1st, 2024. Cristiano Ronaldo and Zidane are more than present in the final stages of Mbappé’s journey before his arrival at Real Madrid.