Despite just arriving at the club, Franco Mastantuono already brings excitement to Real Madrid fans. The 18-year-old attacking midfielder arrives this summer after impressive performances with River Plate. Mastantuono is one of the best talents from South America.
Xabi Alonso has finally started to work with Mastantuono ahead of the La Liga season, and after a few training sessions, reports suggest the youngster will earn minutes with Real Madrid right away.
Mastantuono is not expected to start against Osasuna on Tuesday at the Santiago Bernabeu but he may feature coming off the bench.
His debut for Real Madrid is expected to be soon, and a club legend believes he has what it takes to make an impact in the team. Mastanuono was praised by Angel Di Maria, who has been one of the most successful Argentinians at Real Madrid.
Di Maria wants the young Argentinian to take advantage of being at Real Madrid to elevate as a player and to make a name for himself at the club. In an interview with La Nacion, Di Maria expressed his desire to see Mastantuono shine at Real Madrid.
Angel Di Maria: “Let’s hope it goes really well for Franco Mastantuono in Real Madrid. It would be wonderful for another Argentine to represent us so well, to be able to win titles and keep growing. He has incredible potential for that.”
Di Maria understands the differences between Argentinian football to European football. Not only European football, but also joining Real Madrid.
The former Real Madrid winger hopes he adapts to the team quickly, and with reports that Alonso wants to play him sooner rather than later, Mastantuono could start to make a mark.
Angel Di Maria: "Hopefully, everything works out for him, the city is spectacular, and he’ll adapt very easily. Playing for Real Madrid is something unique, and he has to make the most of it.”
Real Madrid will play Osasuna on August 19. The club will reveal the squad list soon, with players like Mastantuono expected to be part of the squad.