Actual Madrid have , their newest arrival from River Plate. After the presentation, the younger Argentine addressed the media for the primary time.
, that means he shall be registered with Castilla as a substitute of the primary crew, a strategic transfer by the membership to maintain a spot free for an additional signing this summer season.
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Though the quantity 25 is out there within the first crew, Mastantuono selected 30, the identical quantity he wore at River Plate.
When requested how he felt about becoming a member of Los Blancos, he mentioned: “I’m very completely happy, I’m feeling filled with power. It’s at all times been a dream of mine to play for Madrid.”
On when he discovered about Madrid’s curiosity, he added, “I’m so grateful to the followers for his or her assist. When it got here out and have become official, I used to be nonetheless at River Plate and my thoughts was on River Plate. However once I arrived, my focus modified for this nice membership.”
Reward for Xabi Alonso and Madrid icons
Mastantuono additionally defined how Xabi Alonso reached out earlier than the switch. “I had already spoken to Xabi, he referred to as me, it was essential for me that he confirmed that confidence. It was personal, however his name gave me quite a lot of confidence, it meant rather a lot.”
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The 18-year-old mirrored on his journey from River to Madrid. “I mentioned my first dream was to play for River, and I achieved it. The best crew in America. And plenty of have gone to Madrid.
“I didn’t see Di Stefano, however I’ve heard about him, and I do know what he meant. It’s a terrific pleasure to have the ability to go from River to Madrid like he did.”
On the membership’s place in soccer historical past, he mentioned, “I believe Madrid is the best membership on the planet; that’s the story. I’m right here to make my mark. I need Actual Madrid followers to be happy with what I do on the pitch.”
Targeted on serving to the crew
Mastantuono desires to make his mark at Actual Madrid. (Picture courtesy: Actual Madrid official web site)
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Mastantuono recalled his first reminiscence of the membership. “I noticed Actual Madrid win the Champions League, dominating Europe, that’s my reminiscence. It was unimaginable, they had been historic years. I hope to have extra years like that.”
He additionally shared his feelings upon signing: “I fulfilled a dream. I by no means imagined celebrating a birthday like this. Becoming a member of a membership like Madrid, with this greatness, is a dream, one thing distinctive.”
The midfielder admired his new teammate: “Madrid has unimaginable gamers each season; the very best are right here.
“It’s nice to be at a membership like Madrid, with the gamers they’ve and have had. I used to be simply with Bellingham at present. I bumped into him, he welcomed me splendidly. I like him significantly. I really like him.”
He admitted ready to coach with the squad was not simple: “It was a bit anxiety-inducing. I needed to hitch the crew. They had been nice days. I hadn’t been to Madrid earlier than, and I felt very comfy. Fortunately, it’s lastly right here.”
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On PSG’s curiosity and extra
On his shirt quantity, he confirmed: “I requested for it, quantity 30. It’s particular to me, I used to put on it at River Plate. Fortunately, they accepted it.”
Franco Mastantuono will put on quantity 30 shirt at Actual Madrid. (Picture courtesy: Actual Madrid official web site)
He additionally famous that he’s able to adapt: “I’ll be there nonetheless I can to assist the crew, in no matter place the coach decides. I’m right here to assist nonetheless I can.
“I’m extra used to enjoying on the proper, dropping in. However wherever I play, my intention is to assist. Regardless of the coach decides shall be good to assist the crew.”
PSG had been additionally , however he made his alternative clear. “It’s true that there have been conversations. I respect the dialog I had with Luis Enrique. However I in the end selected Madrid.”
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On Argentine gamers on the membership, he mentioned: “It was good to comply with the progress of a number of gamers at Actual Madrid. I didn’t get to see Alfredo Di Stefano, however I did see Di Maria and Gonzalo Higuain… I watched them rather a lot.”
When requested about the very best participant on the planet, his reply was clear: “For me, it’s Messi. I’m Argentine, and for me, he’s the very best.”
Lastly, he stays assured about his adaptation: “Let’s wait and see how I practice, and we’ll know higher. I’m prepared to assist the crew and make this primary stage simple for me.”
And on the challenges of Spanish soccer, he concluded: “Within the Spanish League, there’s quite a lot of possession-based, tactical soccer, which I like. The tempo is clearly greater, however I hope to do properly.”
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