Mariano Given Huge Responsibility as He Inherits Cristiano Ronaldo's Number 7 Shirt at Real Madrid

Real Madrid have given an indication of their trust in new signing Mariano by naming him as the successor to ​Cristiano Ronaldo in the number 7 jersey of Los Blancos. The Spanish-born striker ​returned to the Santiago Bernabeu this week, just one year after leaving the club to join Lyon for €8m. A buyback clause was included in his contract and Real activated this option after Sevilla had a bid accepted last week. NOTICIA COPE | Informa @miguelitocope que Mariano hereda el 7 de Cristiano.... Via All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://www.90min.com/