Goncalo Ramos is set to join Milan for a record fee, raising questions about which jersey number he will wear, particularly the historically challenging number 9.
What shirt number will Goncalo Ramos take at Milan? The Rossoneri club has essentially finalized the purchase of the Portuguese striker, for which 65 million euros plus 5 in bonuses will depart from Via Aldo Rossi towards Paris Saint-Germain: a record sum for Milan's coffers. In his career, the Lusitanian has often worn a number that is not exactly easy to wear, considering the recent history of the Devil. At PSG, from 2023 and last season, he wore the number 9. He also wore it in the Benfica youth team, where he then changed to 88, while with the Portuguese national team he often - including at the World Cup currently underway - once again wore the number 9 shirt. Well, for the Milan strikers it's not exactly the best. From Filippo Inzaghi's farewell onwards, in fact, the curse of 9 has claimed victims in series. The first was Alexandre Pato, who after that change of shirt was no longer himself. But, in line, here are Matri, Torres, Destro, Luiz Adriano, Lapadula, Andre Silva, Higuain (the most disappointing of all), Piatek, Mandzukic, Jovic and Fullkrug. The only one who survived was Olivier Giroud. Confirmation, if you will, that the curse does not exist. Who knows if Milan's most expensive signing ever will want to challenge her anyway.
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