Fede Valverde knew he’d get Real Madrid’s iconic no. 8 shirt LONG before even joining the club – we have proof

Fede Valverde knew he'd get Real Madrid's iconic no. 8 shirt LONG before even joining the club – we have proof

Federico Valverde inherited Toni Kroos’ iconic no.8 shirt after the German retired from football this past summer.

For the Real Madrid star, donning the ‘eight’ is a dream come true — but not just because Toni is his idol.

Apparently, the Uruguayan had wanted this long before he even moved to Bernabeu.

Recently, an archived photo surfaced online featuring a young Valverde at Penarol, standing with a friend and proudly holding a Madrid shirt from the 2014/15 season, complete with his name and the coveted number on the back!

He knew that hard work always pays off, and after ten years, he turned his dream into a reality!

🤍 Spotted: Toni Kroos watching Valverde score at Santiago Bernabeu wearing THAT No. 8