With the 7 taken, Eden Hazard goes for Michael Jordan's 23

The midfielder does not have a set number as of yet, but that everything suggests that Hazard will wear an iconic number that, although it's present in the world of football, is more associated with basketball.

The '23' is the number worn by Michael Jordan, considered by many to be the best player in the history of the NBA. Eden is a big fan of basketball, which is why he would like to pay Michael Jordan an hommage by wearing his number. 

'Marca' claims that the Belgian player already chose the 23 box in the locker room of the facilities in which Real Madrid is preparing its preseason in Montreal. The number, moreover, is free after Reguilón's departure.

In this way, the '7' that Raúl, Cristiano, Juanito, Kopa or Amancio wore in their day will remain on Mariano Díaz's back. Eden's first choice was the '10', the number he wore in Lille and Chelsea, but Modric wasn't willing to give it up.

It should be noted that the '23' also has some history in Real Madrid, as David Beckham chose it on his arrival in the capital in June 2003. Later, Mesut Özil also chose it on his arrival before moving to the '10' and Isco carried it until the '22' he is currently carrying was free.