Young Brazilian sensation Endrick could face unexpected competition for the iconic No. 9 jersey at Real Madrid. Reports suggest the striker, who had hoped to wear the legendary number after joining the Spanish giants, may now have to fight for it due to the emergence of academy standout Gonzalo García.
With Kylian Mbappé expected to switch from No. 9 to No. 10 following Luka Modrić’s likely departure, Endrick was widely tipped to inherit the vacated number. However, a recent injury setback has sidelined him for several weeks, giving Gonzalo an opportunity to prove himself in the first team.
Real Madrid have opted to keep the young breakout star around instead of sending him out on loan, and if he impresses during Endrick’s absence, the No. 9 shirt could be up for grabs. The final decision may rest on performances during pre-season and the early part of the campaign.
