Real Madrid are expected to finally tie up a deal for Jude Bellingham in the near future, with a fee having been agreed with Borussia Dortmund in order to sign the English international midfielder.
Preparations are already being made for Bellingham’s arrival, and one of the issues being addressed is his squad number. According to MD, Real Madrid want to give him the number seven, one of the most iconic is the club’s history.
Following Eden Hazard’s departure, the number is free to anyone, and Real Madrid want to give it to Bellingham, although it would mean that the 19-year-old will have to give up on wearing his preferred “22”, which he wore at Birmingham City and Dortmund.
Antonio Rudiger currently wears the number 22 shirt at Real Madrid, although there is a chance that he gives that up if Bellingham demands his fabled number.
Following Hazard’s disastrous spell, Real Madrid want to strengthen the number seven, which is why they want to give it to Bellingham. It remains to be seen whether he does indeed accept the club’s wishes.
Bandiken
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give the number 7 to Vini, he is the only player wordy of it
hupceop
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Vini refused the number 7 Jersey because he has regards for legendary icon. Once a legend departs, you preserve his Jersey number for the period of 3-4 years as a mark of respect for the spirit/pressure on the Jersey can joyfully leave for others to take the responsibility to succeed with such number, if not, whoever takes that number, will struggle with it. In the process of time, it will come to you with dignity without fighting for it. Great people don't fight for anything, it comes to them with ease.
Madridistafamily
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How can a Midfielder be wearing no.7? it's possible but kinda awkward to me. A midfielder should be wearing a 10, 8, 6, 14 not 7 or 11 etc