Real Madrid Hands Iconic No.10 Shirt to Unexpected Star After Modrić’s Exit!

In a press conference that caught the football world off guard, Real Madrid officially confirmed that Luka Modrić will leave the club at the end of the current season — and with it, the iconic number 10 shirt will have a new, unexpected owner.

After over a decade of magic in the famous white shirt, Modrić’s departure marks the end of a golden era at the Bernabéu. The Croatian maestro, who arrived in 2012, wore the number 10 with elegance, winning five UEFA Champions League titles, three La Liga trophies, and the Ballon d’Or in 2018 — the only player to break the Messi-Ronaldo duopoly at the time.

But what truly shocked the Madrid faithful during today’s press conference was the announcement of who will inherit his legendary number.

“After careful thought and internal discussions, the club has decided that the number 10 shirt will be handed to Arda Güler starting next season,” club director Emilio Butragueño revealed, drawing gasps from reporters in the room.

The young Turkish prodigy, who only joined Los Blancos in the summer of 2023, has impressed behind the scenes and in limited first-team appearances. Despite being tipped as a future star, few expected the 19-year-old to be entrusted with one of the most prestigious shirts in world football so soon.

Carlo Ancelotti commented: “Arda has the mentality, talent, and personality to carry this responsibility. We see him as an important part of Real Madrid’s future, and this decision reflects our confidence in his ability to shine on the biggest stage.”

Social media immediately erupted with mixed reactions. Some fans celebrated the bold decision to back youth, while others questioned whether the youngster could handle the pressure historically attached to the number worn by club legends like Modrić, Luís Figo, and Ferenc Puskás.

Arda Güler himself appeared at the press conference, visibly emotional, stating: “It’s an honor I never imagined so soon in my career. I promise to work every day to live up to the expectations this number carries at this incredible club.”

As Luka Modrić prepares to bid farewell to a club where he wrote his name in history, Real Madrid begins a new chapter — with a fresh face set to wear the famous number 10 and the eyes of the footballing world watching closely.

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