US EditionReal Madrid signing Franco Mastantuono set to receive boost that Vinicius and Rodrygo did not get when they first arrived at club: Reports
COMMUNITY OF MADRID, SPAIN, JUL 30 – Xabi Alonso is set to start Argentine talent Franco Mastantuono early in the 2025-26 season after signing him from River Plate, a rare immediate opportunity for a young player at Real Madrid.
- A report from Diario AS revealed that Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso is poised to give Franco Mastantuono a starting role when his contract begins on August 14, 2025, offering an opportunity Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo did not receive.
- Following 264 minutes of standout play at the FIFA Club World Cup, Franco Mastantuono was hailed as River Plate’s top player, boosting Madrid’s bid.
- Joining on his 18th birthday, Franco Mastantuono will have four sessions to earn a starting shirt as Xabi Alonso’s side convenes for pre-season on August 4th.
- As Bellingham recovers, Mastantuono is poised to fill Rodrygo’s position, with reports indicating he will have the opportunity to prove his worth. Xabi Alonso plans to deploy him during Bellingham’s absence.
- Amid a broader youth overhaul, Real Madrid’s recent moves signal a new generation at the Santiago Bernabéu and lay the foundation for the next Galactico era.
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The new star of Real Madrid arrives from River Plate with the 'spirit of Di Stéfano'
Mastantuono will arrive in Madrid this weekend, but will not join the group until August 14. Meanwhile, he works with a personalized plan.
Mastantuono and His Comparison with Di Stefano: “It Is a Pride to Make the Same Path as Don Alfredo”
The Argentine offensive midfielder Franco Mastantuono left River to join Real Madrid as one of the bets of the Spanish coach, Xabi Alonso, for the 2025/26 season and made a comparison with Alfredo Di Stefano that caught the attention. “To make the same path that Don Alfredo is a pride for who was born in River Plate”, exclaimed for the Diario Marca in reference to the historic scorer and one of the top idols of the group Merengue, who also left …
Why Can’t Franco Mastantuono Train With Real Madrid? The Law Blocking the $72M Argentine Wonderkid
Franco Mastantuono cannot train with Real Madrid due to a Spanish law that prevents under-18 players from joining the first team. The Argentine, signed for $45 million, must wait before competing with Endrick and Gonzalo García.
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