Real Madrid: 4 Players who could inherit Cristiano Ronaldo's former number 7 jersey next season

Kylian Mbappe

Manchester United v Paris Saint-Germain - UEFA Champions League Round of 16: First Leg

The French starlet has won a lot at just 20 years old including a World Cup. Mbappe is surely the most likely star who could end Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's domination at the Ballon d'Or in the future. He has been scoring for fun at the Ligue 1 this season and, it could be about time until the starlet wants to look for a bigger challenge abroad.

He has all the characteristics to emulate Ronaldo's presence at the Bernabeu and would happily inherit the Portuguese's former number 7 shirt at Real Madrid. He is a rare breed of talent who already has proven enough at the Champions League despite just 20 years old.

He has the potential to be Madrid's greatest ever number 7 who could play at least 10 years at the highest level for the Blancos. Both Zidane and Florentino Perez have expressed their keen interest for the PSG megastar. However, PSG would surely play hardball over Mbappe and could put a staggering price-tag which is out of Madrid's reach.

Eden Hazard

Chelsea FC v Burnley FC - Premier League

The Belgian wizard could be the most likely player to inherits Ronaldo's former number 7 shirt at Real Madrid next season. The player himself has openly stated numerous times that he dreams of joining the Los Blancos.

Hazard has been Chelsea's best player for years and, his presence for the Blues has been similar to Messi for Barcelona. The London outfit has relied a lot on the 28-year-old to score goals due to the club's difficulties on finding a reliable striker.

Many Chelsea faithful even have resigned on losing the megastar due to the majority of Chelsea players have let him down this season. His contract at the Stamford Bridge still stalls. Hence, Madrid would have the upper hand over Hazard's price. However, Chelsea's FIFA transfer ban threat could be Madrid's main hindrance for the transfer.