Didac Aguirre Fabrizio Romano confirms it, Mastantuono's Real Madrid arrival date
The desired day of Mastantuono's presentation as a Real Madrid footballer has been revealed by Fabrizio Romano
After a long wait, Franco Mastantuono is very close to being considered part of Real Madrid. Although his signing was finalized weeks ago, Mastantuono has stayed in Argentina with River Plate. According to information from Fabrizio Romano, Mastantuono will fly to Madrid this very weekend.
"I can't wait to follow the path of a legend like Don Alfredo Di Stefano," were some of Mastantuono's words. The Argentine, still just 17 years old, is prepared for a new stage in his career. According to what we know at Defensa Central, Xabi Alonso plans to give him minutes progressively until he becomes an undisputed starter.
His arrival, however, further increases doubts about the future of some players. Rodrygo Goes has been especially singled out for sharing a position with Mastantuono. Given the trust Xabi has in the Argentine, Rodrygo's departure could happen soon.
A long wait
Trained in River Plate's youth academy, Franco Mastantuono made the leap to the first team in January 2024. An important step where Mastantuono, despite his age, didn't show any signs of being affected. Playing against much more experienced players than him, Mastantuono has managed to stand out as one of the greatest prospects in Argentine soccer.
The 7 goals and 4 assists in 1,747 minutes played last season are proof of his talent. As a right winger, Mastantuono would greatly strengthen Real Madrid's attack. His ability to break away, speed, and great ball control make him a special player.
In addition, his ability to play in the midfield makes him a more complete player. Xabi himself, in Bellingham's absence, could turn to Mastantuono in this position. The only thing left to do is wait until next August 14 for the player to come of age.
A player who will define an era
Despite his clear lack of experience in Europe, Real Madrid trust Franco Mastantuono. The minutes he will receive from Xabi will help him adapt to the team as soon as possible. With all the excitement in the world, Mastantuono is ready to make history.
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