Mastantuono Reveals: Xabi Alonso’s Call Key to Signing for Real Madrid

Mastantuono Reveals the Key to His Choice: Xabi Alonso’s Call and His Passion for Real Madrid

The young Argentinian talent Franco Mastantuono, who recently turned 18, was officially presented as a new Real Madrid player. In a press conference, the attacking midfielder revealed crucial details that influenced his decision to join the white club, leaving behind the interest of Paris Saint-Germain. Mastantuono, considered one of the brightest promises in world football, formalized his six-year contract at the Valdebebas sports city, where he was received by President Florentino Pérez. During the presentation, the player posed with his new number 30 jersey and shared his first impressions with the media.

“Coach Alonso contacted me. It was very important to me that the coach showed that confidence in me. Obviously it was a private conversation, but it influenced me a lot. It gave me a lot of confidence, and the way he did it, meant a lot”.

Franco Mastantuono

The forward, who also had conversations with PSG coach Luis Enrique, highlighted the clarity and respect he felt from the Spanish coach. Mastantuono, the youngest player to debut in an official match with the Argentine national team, expressed his gratitude for the interest of several teams and his admiration for the PSG coach. Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez praised Mastantuono as “one of the greatest talents to have emerged in world football in recent years”, recalling the story of Alfredo Di Stéfano, a legend who also played for River Plate and Real Madrid. Mastantuono stated that he will play “like a fanatic on the field” for Real Madrid, describing his arrival at the team as “a dream.” In addition, he offered details about his position on the field and how he plans to fit into Xabi Alonso’s scheme.

• “I am an offensive, left-footed player, almost always playing on the right,” Mastantuono declared.
• “I don’t like to talk much about myself, I let others do it, but I will give everything to help the team and for Real Madrid fans to identify with me.”

The young footballer revealed that he already had the opportunity to meet Jude Bellingham, whom he described as “a player I love”, and anticipated his first training session with the team for Friday. Real Madrid will begin their LaLiga season on Tuesday, hosting Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium.