Real Madrid: Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo change numbers
Following the departures of several players, including Eden Hazard and Marco Asensio, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo have changed numbers at Real Madrid.
On Monday, Real Madrid unveiled their new left-back Fran Garcia, an old hand at the club who returns after three successful seasons with Rayo Vallecano. Fran Garcia has inherited the number 20, previously owned by Vinicius Junior.
Number 7 for Vinicius Junior
The Brazilian star has taken over the legendary Real Madrid number 7 worn by Eden Hazard, without much success, since his arrival at the club. A number previously worn by Cristiano Ronaldo, Raul, Butragueño and Juanito.
❗️Official: Vinicius Junior is Real Madrid's new number 7, Rodrygo will wear the number 11. pic.twitter.com/3YvUBq1aZV
— Madrid Universal (@MadridUniversal) June 12, 2023
Brazilian winger Rodrygo, meanwhile, has swapped his number 21 for number 11, which has been available since Marco Asensio's departure. For the time being, no-one has yet inherited Karim Benzema's number 9, who has left for Saudi Arabia.