On 2 September 2008, AS reported that after Robinho's departure to Manchester City for €42 million, Sneijder would now be Real Madrid's new number 10.
Më 2 shtator 2008, AS raportoi se pas largimit të Robinhos te Manchester City për 42 milion €, Sneijderi do të behëj tashmë numri 10 i Real Madridit.