Legendary former Real Madrid midfielder Ángel Di María says Franco Mastantuono’s willingness to “take on the world” will see him flourish in the Spanish capital.
The 18-year-old recently bagged his first goal in Real Madrid colors, netting in the comprehensive 4–1 win over Levante that also saw Kylian Mbappé bag a brace and Vinícius Júnior open the scoring.
Mastantuono admitted it was a “special feeling” and an “incredible moment,” particularly as it came exactly 72 years after the great Alfredo Di Stéfano scored his maiden Real Madrid goal.
New Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has thrown Mastantuono straight in at the deep end, exposing him to regular first team minutes following his big-money switch from River Plate, and he’s worked well in tandem with another young attacking prospect, Arda Güler.
Mastantuono’s start has certainly caught the eye of Real Madrid favourite Di María, who returned to boyhood club Rosario Central in the summer and continues to play well at the age of 37.
