Franco Mastantuono continues his adaptation process at Real Madrid in the midst of a star-studded squad. The Argentine, who is working hard to stay fit and earn playing time, is already living with some of the biggest stars in world football. Among them, the player who has surprised me the most since joining the club is Kylian Mbappe.
The former River Plate youngster appeared on Spanish radio show El Larguero and praised the Frenchman. “He’s having great moments. He helps us a lot. He’s a natural goalscorer.” Mastantuono said he has respect for his teammates and emphasized his immediate impact on the team. “We can help him a lot so that he not only is a star already, but continues to be a star for many years to come, and I hope that is also here at Real Madrid.”
Kylian Mbappe takes a circus shot next to Vincius Junior
Argentines were impressed by the level of the French.
The 17-year-old playmaker continued to praise the World Cup winner. “It’s unbelievable. I’ve never seen anything like this,” he said. Mbappe has had an excellent season since joining the Spanish club and is always threatening whenever he steps forward. For Mastantuono, that goal-scoring instinct is an invaluable distinction.
I have never seen a player like Mbappé.
“He has his eye on the goal between his eyebrows, and every time he gets close to take a shot at goal, you know something is going to happen,” he explained. The Argentine said the impact had an immediate effect on his teammates. “It gives the team a lot of confidence knowing that something good will happen when he has the ball near the area. For us, his presence is very important.”
Mastatuono compared Julian Alvarez to Mbappé
When asked about comparing Mbappe himself to Julián Álvarez, two of the most decisive strikers on the international stage, Mastantuono had no doubts.
Although he avoided confrontation, he made clear his admiration for the Frenchman, with whom he lives every day in Valdebebas. Both attackers are preparing for a new World Cup and the Argentine knows he has an advantage thanks to Mbappé’s presence and ability to throw him off balance.
