Kylian Mbappe’s no.9 jersey sparks sales frenzy at Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappe is joining Real Madrid as a free agent after leaving Paris Saint-Germain, where he was the club's all-time leading scorer but never won the Champions League.

Chirag

July 12, 2024

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The World Cup winner is heading to Santiago Bernabeu as a free agent after his contract with Paris Saint-Germain ended. Despite being PSG’s all-time leading scorer, he never secured Champions League glory with them.

Now, at 25 and nearing his prime, Mbappe aims to achieve that elusive trophy with the reigning European champions. His move to Spain has sparked unprecedented excitement, with fans worldwide eager to get their hands on a Real Madrid jersey.

On the first day of sales, it was confirmed that Mbappe will wear the No.9 jersey, as Vinicius Junior already occupies his preferred No.7. The demand was so high that sales far exceeded expectations, overwhelming the club.

Real Madrid issued a statement addressing the situation: “Due to current high demand, items in this collection may experience a delay in delivery of up to 4-6 additional weeks, regardless of the shipping method selected. This delay will affect both orders exclusive to the Mbappe collection and those that combine products from the Mbappe collection with other products from the online store.”