Tensions in Real's locker »A star is dissatisfied with the number received


Article by Aurelian Botezatu – published on Friday, 08 August 2025, 15:00 / Updated on Friday, August 2025 15:00
The Brazilian Endrick wanted the number 9, worn last season by Kylian Mbappe, but he chose 16.
Kylian Mbappe has given up the legendary number 9, worn over time by Alfredo di Stefano or Karim Benzema, to take over “10”, from Luka Modric. And the remaining vacant became, surprisingly, at Gonzalo Garcia!
Endrick had to take the number 16 and “made a figure ok in the locker room”
The club's decision has aroused heated discussions in the locker room, according to journalist Alberto Pereiro. “They told me that Endrick made a figure not exactly in the locker room, at the club's decision,” Pereiro devolved in a broadcast on Radio Marca.
And he then explained that “in the case of many of the players, the joy of one, the sadness of the other,” acted according to the motto. ” Endrick had to finally be satisfied with the number 16 on the shirt, which, from a sports point of view, is sustainable.
Endrick Na had a successful season, Alvaro Garcia shone at the club World Cup
The Brazilian scored only 7 goals in 37 matches in his debut season at Real – a totally unconvincing record. Garcia, on the other hand, made a successful figure at the World Club Championship: four goals in six appearances! The 21-year-old player, a product of the Club Academy, is expected to be rewarded with a long-term contract and would compete with Mbappé.
Endrick? In recent weeks, he has been discussed about a possible loan, to check as many matches, but for now, nothing has materialized. Another great dissatisfied, his countrymen, Rodrygo, is also in standby.
Rodrygo is waiting for Liverpool
The Brazilian would leave Real, but only if he will go to a big club in Europe. Interested in Liverpool, only he has to wait until the transfer of Alexander Isak.
Once set the final price of the Swedish striker, the champion of England will know if he can afford Rodrygo. Real Madrid wants to around 100 million euros for the last season's striker stayed in the shadow of the Jude Bellingham – Vinicius JR – Kylian Mbappe.




