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Mastantuono is scheduled to be at Valdebebas tomorrow, Xabi Alonso has a plan for him

The coach has a specific plan for the Argentine, and he is going to start it this Monday

This weekend was marked as the one when Mastantuono would take advantage of to fly to Madrid. It's true that he still can't be presented since he's 17 years old (17 years old), but he didn't want to waste any time. Just like his future teammates, he'll start his preseason on Monday the 4th.

However, with the young Argentine, Xabi Alonso has a specific plan due to the situation. Mastantuono is also scheduled for tomorrow, Monday, in Valdebebas according to Defensa Central. Although he won't follow the same schedule as the rest of his teammates.

River Plate player in a stadium with the Real Madrid crest next to him
Mastantuono and a Real Madrid crest | Real Madrid Confidencial

While Real Madrid players will be training, Mastantuono will have to do it alone. He's not officially a footballer for the club yet, and that will delay his integration. He can start working in Valdebebas to get in shape.

The situation won't change until next August 14, when he turns 18 years old (18 years old). From that day on, he'll be able to join the rest of Real Madrid to keep training. Until then, Xabi Alonso is forced to have this special plan for him.

Real Madrid has preferred not to take risks with Mastantuono

Before the Club World Cup, Real Madrid had already announced the signing of Franco Mastantuono. However, days have passed and for now he hasn't been presented and he won't be. At least not until August 14, the Argentine's birthday, when he'll reach the age of majority.

Soccer player wearing a River Plate jersey celebrating a goal in a stadium full of fans
Franco Mastantuono with his arms open | RealMadridConfidencial

The club has preferred to wait even though they knew that would create a minor setback. It's true that he'll have to train alone these days until his birthday. They didn't want to take risks since he's still a minor and that posed a risk.

Real Madrid consulted FIFA but the answer they received didn't make anything clear in this regard. Mastantuono has dual Argentine and Italian nationality, which could have made the signing easier. However, since nothing was certain, they preferred not to take risks and be a bit patient with his integration.

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