According to TuttoMercato, with Gonçalo Ramos officially joining Milan, the Portuguese forward will wear the No. 9 jersey, symbolizing his role as the team's main striker. The club expects the most expensive signing in its history to build on Giroud's success and finally end Milan's recent "No. 9 curse."

Reports indicate that excitement surrounding Ramos's arrival continues to grow. Just days after the official announcement, the official Milan store has begun selling new-season jerseys printed with Ramos's name and number, further demonstrating the club's high regard for the former PSG forward. Ramos joined Milan for a club-record transfer fee, making him the most expensive signing in the club's history.

Meanwhile, Ramos has been in excellent form at the World Cup recently. He scored a spectacular goal in Portugal's match against Croatia, helping the team successfully advance to the Round of 16 and raising expectations for his new journey at Milan.

There had been much speculation regarding his jersey number, and the answer has now been officially revealed: Ramos will wear Milan's legendary No. 9 shirt. Although the club did not directly announce the number in its official statement, the prominent "9" on the player's chest in the promotional photos had already signaled it. Now that the official store has begun selling the No. 9 jersey, the news has finally been confirmed.

For Ramos, the No. 9 not only signifies the responsibility of being a central striker but also carries special meaning. In recent years, Milan's No. 9 jersey was once regarded by outsiders as a "curse," with several forwards who wore the number failing to meet expectations. It was not until Giroud joined that he successfully dispelled this notion, helping the No. 9 jersey once again become the team's lucky number.

Now, this important legacy rests on Ramos's shoulders. Milan hopes that the Portuguese international can continue the successful trajectory left by Giroud and write a new No. 9 legend for the Rossoneri.

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