Vinicius Jr handed legendary number 7 at Real Madrid
Vinicius Jr is handed legendary number 7 at Real Madrid while Rodrygo also swapped 21 for 11, with both have shown their importances in the club.
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Vinicius Jr is Real Madrid’s number 7
Number 7 is always among the most iconic for years at Los Blancos, having been worn by legends like Raul Gonzalez or Cristiano Ronaldo.
Significantly, Vini now is handed the new number and free up his former number, 20.
Number 7 used the be worn by Eden Hazard, but Belgium has left the club after spells of disappointment despite the lucrative transfer fee of 100 millions euro.
The Brazilian forward has played a crucial roles in Madrid’s triumphs for the past seasons. He was the second-best player, only after Karim Benzema, when the club won the doubles in 2021/22.
Rodrygo also changes to 11, a new number showing the club’s view of his importance. With Benzema and Hazard both departed, Rodryo and Vini are the only strikers remaining in the club’s squad.
Rodrygo will take the numbers that used to be worn by another club’s great: Gareth Bale.
Following a string of farewells, Real Madrid will look to reinforcements during the Summer transfer market.
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