Franco Mastantuono would be a great fit at Real Madrid, according to Javier Zanetti, with the 17-year-old midfielder set to join the Bernabeu in August.
Argentina legend and Inter Milan vice-president Javier Zanetti is confident 17-year-old midfielder Franco Mastantuono will succeed at Real Madrid.
Mastantuono is prepare to join Real Madrid from River Plate for a fee believe to be €63.2 million, the most expensive in แทงบอล UFABET ราคาดีที่สุด ไม่มีขั้นต่ำ Argentine football history, and will head to the Spanish capital in August.
‘I am happy for him. He now faces a very important challenge. I am sure he will do well. He has a bright future,’ Zanetti said.
‘Even though he is only 17, he has a great personality, that’s what we saw. It’s not easy to put on the River Plate shirt and play like he does. That personality will serve him well at Real Madrid.’
Asked whether Mastantuono would be similar to Barcelona teenage forward Lamine Yamal, Zanetti replied: ‘I don’t know. He’s got a lot of talent, a great shot, great vision. He’s one of those players who can knock opponents off balance from all parts of the pitch.’
‘As I said, his future is very bright. I wish him all the best and hope he has a great career.’