Deco sends a message to Real Madrid for signing Mastantuono: 'That's what happened to us...'

As always, Barcelona has once again shown the envy it feels toward Real Madrid. This time, it has done so with the signing of Franco Mastantuono, who promises to be a star. The blaugrana club had been following him for a while, but due to the financial conditions and the player's wishes, they saw his signing as impossible.

"Mastantuono? We live in a different world than Real Madrid. That happened to us with Vitor Roque. We thought about a future option for Lewandowski, but he arrived at the wrong time and things didn't go well," Deco said in a recent interview with La Vanguardia. 

This isn't the first time Barcelona has spoken in the same way about Real Madrid's signings. It seems that they belittle them or try to take away their value, when they'd be delighted to have been able to make those signings themselves. The only one who was honest in that sense was Xavi, when he admitted that he tried to convince Endrick.

A brutal player

Franco Mastantuono is destined to become a very important player sooner rather than later. Xabi Alonso has told him that he's going to be important from day one, and that's something that has motivated the Argentine. He's eager to join the team, but first he's enjoying his last matches with River.

At the Madrid club, they're going to take things slowly with him, although he's expected to start many matches, because he's a special footballer. Xabi believes that he has the ability to play as a right winger, but also as an attacking midfielder and central midfielder. Therefore, he's going to help the team a lot by offering multiple options.

It's his opportunity

Franco Mastantuono is eager to wear Real Madrid's jersey, meet his new teammates, and work under Xabi Alonso. He's aware that he's facing the opportunity of his football career and doesn't want to fail. He trusts his talent and potential a lot and he's sure that he's going to improve in the coming years.

In addition to his tactical level, Franco Mastantuono is also a player who brings a lot of intensity to his game. He goes into challenges and helps in defense when necessary, so the coaching staff will keep him very much in mind. Precisely, that's something this team really needs.