The White House has strengthened its workforce with the arrival of a young star, potentially ready to take his first steps against Osasuna in Liga, a prospect greeted with enthusiasm by Xabi Alonso.
Real Madrid has offered a new nugget this summer for 45 million euros, including bonus: Franco Mastanuono. The young Argentinian striker joined the Bernabéu from River Plate.
While the vice-champions of Spain are preparing to launch their season on Tuesday at home against Osasuna, the recruit of the Whiteos could already make its debut in its new colors. A possibility confirmed by the declarations of coach Xabi Alonso at a press conference on Monday.
Xabi Alonso gets carried away
In front of the journalists, the Spanish coach did not spare his praise towards Mastantuono. The former manager of Bayer Leverkusen said he was impressed by number 30, as much for his character as for his qualities as a player.
“The first time I spoke to him, I was very surprised by his personality. He was only 17 years old, but he was already a very sure man of himself. He had no apprehension at the idea of joining Real Madrid. We feel at him this maturity, this desire, this quality and this Argentinian combative spirit. He especially has an incredible left foot. He is very good and he can play tomorrow, yes “said Xabi Alonso.
