Mbappe to be given PSG's No.7 shirt

The starlet enhanced his burgeoning reputation at the World Cup as he lit up Russia with some exhilarating performances and there looks set to be a significant gift awaiting him on his return to PSG.

According to the aforementioned source, the 2018/19 campaign will see Mbappe swap his No.29 shirt for the much more symbolic No.7 at the Parc des Princes.

No.7 has been unassigned since Lucas Moura completed his move to Tottenham in January, but is appears it has found a worthy new owner.

As a striker, the No.9 shirt is something Mbappe no doubt aspires to, whilst the No.10 holds a special place in every Frenchman's heart after watching Zinedine Zidane's stunning performances over the years.

However, with the former currently occupied by fan favourite and club record goalscorer Edinson Cavani and the latter reserved for Neymar, the No.7 represents the best of the rest for Mbappe and as if that weren't enough, it also the same number worn by Cristiano Ronaldo, the man Mabppe idolised as a child.

 

22 July 2018