Whenever a player signs for a new club, one of the first questions that’s asked—aside from the stock how they will fit in, what role will they play—is what jersey (shirt, depending on where you’re reading this) number are they taking.
It’s almost as important as the actual signing itself, such is the significance of some numbers in a club’s history. At Manchester United, there’s even more scrutiny over what digits a player is wearing on their back.
