According to GOAL, Kylian Mbappe's move to Real Madrid has broken previous records, with his No. 9 shirt becoming five times more popular than Jude Bellingham's No. 5. This happened after his grand unveiling in front of a sell-out crowd last week. Besides, the excitement surrounding Mbappe's arrival is far more as compared to Bellingham, emphasizing the French star's enormous effect.

Mbappe’s Dream Comes True

In the 2024–2025 season, Kylian Mbappe will play for Real Madrid, the reigning European champions, fulfilling a childhood dream of his. Mbappe even studied Spanish at school, telling himself he would play for Los Blancos someday. The former Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star signed a big contract with the La Liga powerhouses after a bittersweet season with the Ligue 1 giants. The Real Madrid supporters gave Mbappe an incredible welcome at his spectacular introduction last week at the historic Santiago Bernabeu.

A Jersey That Carries Legacy

At Real Madrid, the historic No. 9 jersey has been assumed by the captain of the France football team. The iconic jersey was previously owned by Cristiano Ronaldo, a club legend and Mbappe's idol. During his trophy-laden tenure at the Bernabeu, veteran French forward and Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema also wore the No. 9 jersey. Interestingly, French forward Kylian Mbappe is setting records even before he officially joins Real Madrid.

Insane Demand For The Jersey

Marca claims that sales of Mbappe's shirts have surpassed all projections and reached all-time highs. Sales of the No. 9 shirt are out of this world, outpacing those of any recent player, even Jude Bellingham.

In order to get their hands on the jersey, fans are waiting in lengthy lines, many of them returning empty-handed. This situation has proved to be quite difficult for the Madrid Club which is struggling to meet Mbappe’s jersey demands.

Real Madrid has benefited monetarily from Mbappe's transfer in addition to fan excitement. His record-breaking shirt sales attest to his enormous marketability and appeal. Although Bellingham's 2023 transfer to Real Madrid attracted a lot of attention, it was nothing compared to the excitement around Mbappe.

Due to the high demand, those wishing to get a Mbappe shirt through official channels may have to wait a long period. This degree of interest demonstrates Mbappe's allure on a worldwide scale as well as the enthusiasm he provides to the team.