On May 23, As reported.
Real Madrid soccer team
Midfielder Federico
Valverde (name)
Eager to succeed Toni Kroos next season
Number 8.
Shirt. For Valverde, there is no more appropriate shirt number than No. 8, especially if it is a direct successor to the one worn by Kroos for more than 10 years.
The number 8 shirt is a very symbolic number in the history of Real Madrid. Legendary players who have worn the number 8 shirt include Amancio, Michel and Mijatovic. Valverde inheriting the number 8 from Kroos will have a special significance as Kroos is a player he greatly admires and respects.
Despite being only 25 years old, Valverde has already become one of the most senior players in the Real Madrid squad. Since joining in 2018, he has played 256 games for the La Liga giants, scoring 21 goals and dishing out 22 assists. Valverde has been widely recognized for his performances as a key member of the team. Once wearing the No. 8 jersey, he hopes that he can become a leader and even the captain of the team in the coming years.
Another person in the Real Madrid squad who might want the number 8 shirt is Jon Ameny. This is the number he wore at Monaco and the number he wanted to inherit from Kroos at one point. In fact, as he confirmed in his press conference when he joined, he chose the number 18 because it was impossible to get the number 8 at the time. However, if Valverde ends up with the number 8 shirt, it will be a logical decision, as seniority and contribution are particularly important in this case.
Whether or not Valverde's wish will be realized will have to wait for Real Madrid's final decision. Regardless of the outcome, both Valverde and Joan Armeni will continue to play important roles in the team and contribute to the future of Real Madrid.
