Angel Di María Praises Real Madrid Teen Franco Mastantuono’s Quality

Angel Di Maria, now captain of Rosario Central, has praised Argentine teenager Franco Mastantuono, who chose Real Madrid over Manchester United in the summer transfer window. Di Maria highlighted Mastantuono's quick adaptation, exceptional skill, strong personality, and fearless playing style, suggesting the young winger has more quality than he did at a similar age. Mastantuono has made an immediate impact at Real Madrid under coach Xabi Alonso, scoring his first goal and becoming a key player in Champions League and La Liga matches. Di Maria expressed happiness that another Argentine is representing Real Madrid so well, emphasizing the importance of Mastantuono's character and talent. This sentiment has been echoed across multiple sources, underscoring Mastantuono's rising star status in European football. The transfer fee for Mastantuono was around €63.2 million, reflecting Real Madrid's strong belief in his potential.