Vini Jr and Rodrygo changed their numbers at Real Madrid, and the former number 20 will take over the number left by Cristiano Ronaldo
vini jr It is Rodrygo have new numbers on Real Madrid for the 2023/24 season. The Brazilians took advantage of the departures from the squad to assume a new numbering for the year to come. The main striker of the Spanish team, for example, will use the seven, which was left by Cristiano Ronaldo and belonged to hazard until the end of 2022/23.
With the departure of the Belgian striker from Real Madrid, the number 7 shirt was left to Vini Jr and he took the opportunity to exchange the number 20 for the legendary number. It is worth mentioning that, in addition to Cristiano Ronaldo, other important names in the club’s history also used this numbering. For example, players like Butragueño and Raúl also used it and are legends of the Spanish club.
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🇧🇷 @vinijr#RealFootballpic.twitter.com/JHP042N9m4— Real Madrid CF (@realmadrid) June 12, 2023
Rodrygo was also not far behind. The striker changed shirt number 21 to number 11. With the departure of Asensio at the end of last season, the Brazilian took the opportunity to wear a new numbering for the journey to come. In addition to the Spaniard, the last great player to make history with that number was Gareth Bale, who, alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, conquered everything they could. The same is expected of the Brazilian duo, who have also won every championship possible, but want more in Spain.
Still in time, Vini Jr and Rodrygo lived their best seasons in 2022/23. Both arrived as promises in Spain, evolved and became important pieces of historic achievements, such as the 2021/22 Champions League. In the last round, Vinícius scored 23 goals and provided 19 assists, while his compatriot scored 19 goals and provided 10 assists.
It should be noted that Real Madrid should be a little more active in the ball market this season. With the departure of Benzema, for example, the club should seek the arrival of a new striker to assume the number 9 shirt. Meanwhile, the club has already settled with Jude Bellingham and announced the arrival of Fran García and also the return of Brahim Diaz .
Source: sportbuzz
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