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Real Madrid 2024-25 kit released: how to buy one with Mbappé's name
Here’s how to get your hands on what is set to be the most in-demand shirt of the summer.
Real Madrid have, at long last, confirmed the signing of Kylian Mbappé. The Frenchman joins from PSG after a career of flirtation with Los Blancos.
The signing has sparked a wave of enthusiasm from Madrid fans all around the world to get their hands on what is set to be the most in-demand shirt of the summer: Mbappé on Madrid white.
What number will Kylian Mbappé wear at Real Madrid?
The striker will inherit the number of a former French forward, someone who became a club legend, scored hundreds of goals and won a Ballon d’Or at the club (not bad!): Karim Benzema’s number 9.
While Mbappé wore number 7 for PSG, that belongs to Vini Jr, who is already somewhat giving up his undisputed place on the left; the number 10 shirt which Mbappé wears for France is also occupied by Luka Modric: he’s got no chance of taking it from the Croatian.
Where can I buy a Kylian Mbappé Real Madrid jersey?
The evening after Real Madrid confirmed their 15th Champions League, a quick check on the official Real Madrid website showed that the home and away shirts this season were all sold-out, with only the third kit being available in adult sizes.
On Wednesday 6 June, Real Madrid released their 2024-25 home shirt, with a social media publication saying “where legends are made”. The simple design reflects the one used in the 2003 season, when the club signed David Beckham.
These shirts are, at the time of writing, only available on the Spanish version of the Adidas website, although they will sell on the US site for $100 for a ‘fan’ version and $150 for the ‘authentic’ version. At the time of writing, no player namesets are available.
Unofficial scarves and shirts bearing Mbappé's name have been on sale for months now outside the Bernabéu and across Madrid, although they have nothing to do with the club itself.
However, I don’t reckon we’ll have to wait long to find some official Mbappé merchandise, but perhaps we’ll have to wait for his official presentation as a Real Madrid.