Mastantuono, K.O., already in Madrid but won't train tomorrow: this is the reason

Real Madrid is very close to returning to training, although all the news is being dominated by Franco Mastantuono.

"I'm very happy, I waited a long time for this day. I'm very happy to travel and already be there in Madrid," said the Argentine gem to ESPN before heading to Madrid.

However, the new Merengue footballer is already in the Spanish capital and is eager to wear the white jersey for the first time.

The problem for the talented footballer is that he still can't be under Xabi Alonso's orders, so he won't start preseason with his new teammates next Monday, something that José Félix Díaz already revealed.

"Mastantuono is already in Madrid, but he won't be at Real Madrid until August 14 (14 de agosto). That's called avoiding problems. Following rules. Not like others," said the MARCA journalist on its social media.

A clear message against Barcelona 

This statement from José Félix Díaz aims to inform Madridists, but it also serves to attack Barcelona, a club that's used to playing by different rules, even though it later tries to boast about some "valors" it clearly doesn't have.

In addition, the aforementioned journalist makes it clear that the Argentine won't join group training until he comes of age.

In contact with Xabi Alonso 

This will make Franco Mastantuono work alone for a few days, but he will be in communication with Xabi Alonso and the coaching staff.

The idea of the man from Tolosa is to prepare everything for when he joins training, always seeking to shorten the adaptation period.

Xabi Alonso understands that this won't be a problem, since he considers him a very mature player, something he spoke about in the United States.

"We're happy, because he's a boy with a fantastic present and an unbelievable future. His maturity shows off the field. I was impressed with the conversations I had with him: by his ambition and maturity. Things don't happen by chance. We followed him at River, where he's taking steps that have brought him to Real Madrid. He'll be very important," said the man from Tolosa.