Real Madrid starlet Franco Mastantuono has made a strong start to life in Spanish football, contending for first place in the early months of the season for the Midh side. However, he promised that there is much more to come, suggesting a role change may be playing a part in it.
Mastantuono is currently recovering from a hernia injury, but he returned to training on Tuesday, and confirmed that he has been working hard to get it back. After telling Cadena Ser that he was comfortable with the pressure at Real Madrid, Mastantuono discussed his adaptation period.
“It’s fun to play with all these players you mentioned and everyone at the club. In time, I will focus on being the best COMMENT, but I will help you become a star, and then I can help when I’m still there. love.”
‘I didn’t reach my peak’ – Mastantuono
The 18-year-old appeared to be settling in well, but promised there was more to come.
“I know for sure that my best version is yet to come. I had a very good spell on the river that got me here today. It’s time for me to keep improving.”
‘In the river, I had a very important role’
Part of that, Mastantuono reasoned, is the fact that there is very little to be at the center of the creative department compared to what he was asked to do at Plate River.
“Yes, yes, in Mfuleni I had a very important role, I played freely and freely, I was also able to have all the passion.”
However, he did not show the importance of the role that Xabi Alonso asked of him.
“No, I play wherever the coach sees fit and wherever I can help the team. I feel free when I help the team, on the left side, I will help you with all my heart.”
🙅♂️ ✅ Mastantuono LO Tiene Claro: Aún no ha llegado a su mejjor nivel i #Ellarguero
📈 “I-tuve buen modeo en River, Pero No Me Conforo Con LO HECO Hasta AheA”
🏆 “Argentina y España Son Dos de Las Favoritas Para El Mundial 2026, Será Un Mundial Muy Lindo” pic.twitter.com/u230rz6fte
– El Farguero (@Ellarguero) November 18, 2025
‘Vinicius a wonderful man’ – mastantuono
One of the lasting highlights of the real Madrid over the past few weeks at the Bernabeu was Vinicius Junior’s outburst at Alonso during El Clasico. Mastantuono was clear that Vinicius responded well.
“When he came to that game, it wasn’t the right way to treat us. He apologized to Xabi afterwards, and to everyone in the dressing room.
“Vinicius is a wonderful person who gets a lot of criticism for his behavior, but he brings joy to the dressing room and is always ready to eat, if he ever admits it.”
So far this season Mastantuono has played 12 times, registering a goal and an assist, but it was a bright color at the start of Alonso. Nine of those starts were starts, but he missed the last two due to a sports hernia. He explained that he had been dealing with pain for a while, and now it was time to stop and be healthy’.
