Danish forward Rasmus Hojlund, who wore the number 11 shirt during his maiden season at Old Trafford, is set to receive a new number for the upcoming season. Following the departure of Anthony Martial, Hojlund will now don the iconic number 9 jersey.
A Legacy of Greats
The number 9 shirt at Manchester United has been worn by some of the club’s finest players, including Sir Bobby Charlton, Andy Cole, Dimitar Berbatov, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Hojlund will aim to live up to the legacy associated with this iconic number as he seeks to improve his performance in his second season in the Premier League.
Zirkzee to Inherit Number 11
With Hojlund’s transition to the number 9 shirt, the newly signed Joshua Zirkzee is expected to inherit the number 11 jersey. Zirkzee, who has previously worn numbers 9, 10, and 11 while playing for Dutch youth teams, will take over the shirt number that Hojlund leaves behind.
Rasmus Hojlund’s switch to the number 9 jersey signifies a new chapter in his career at Manchester United, one filled with expectations and the pressure of living up to the legacy of past legends. As Joshua Zirkzee steps into the number 11 shirt, both players will be eager to make their mark and contribute significantly to the team’s success in the upcoming season.