Scaloni speaks out about Mastantuono and sends a hint to Xabi Alonso: 'At Madrid…'

After 3 great matchdays in LaLiga, Franco Mastantuono received the honor of being drafted by the Argentine national team. An outstanding achievement that shows the great progress the Real Madrid player has made. "In Madrid they're taking very good care of him; Franco Mastantuono is in good shape," were Lionel Scaloni's words.

Through these statements, the coach of the Argentine national team praised the work Xabi Alonso has done. Despite his evident level of demand, Xabi has taken care of Mastantuono at the start of the season. This is a very noble gesture considering that, despite his talent, Mastantuono is still adapting to European soccer.

According to what we know at Defensa Central, Xabi intends to keep giving Mastantuono minutes throughout the season. Having managed to start in only his second match with Real Madrid, the Argentine has notably improved his level. Now, with the Argentine national team, Mastantuono is expected to start shining and show all his quality.

Respect for Xabi Alonso

At just 18 years old, Franco Mastantuono's career changed very quickly in just 1 season. A product of River Plate's youth academy, the Argentine made the leap to the first team in January 2024. This was an opportunity he clearly seized, with the winger scoring 7 goals and providing 4 assists in 22 matches played with the Argentine club.

This performance is why Real Madrid didn't hesitate to complete his signing during the recently concluded summer transfer window. So far, having played a total of 2 hr. 31 min. (151 min.) of game time, Mastantuono has earned the trust of Xabi and the team. Although he hasn't scored yet, Scaloni didn't hesitate to call him up to play for the national team.

His words about Mastantuono's condition reflect the great moment the player is experiencing. In addition, this was a clear show of respect for Xabi Alonso and his working method. Since the Argentine's arrival, the coach has worked to improve every aspect of his game and make him a more complete player.

Real Madrid's level

Just as Mastantuono has impressed Scaloni, all Real Madrid players surprise their respective national team coaches. This reflects the excellent work the club does to keep the squad at its best level. Although Mastantuono is still very young, it's undeniable that he's destined to make history with his club and national team.