MADRID (AP) – Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso praised the maturity of teenage rookie Franco Mastantuono and downplayed the selection of former Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi as the best player in the world.
18-year-old Mustandoono signed Six-year contract with Madrid And during his introduction last week, he said he was considering his fellow countrymen. Messi The best in the world.
“It’s logical that Messi will become his favorite player,” Alonso said Monday. “He’s from Argentina and is on his left foot, so it’s not surprising to me.”
Messi has duel Cristiano Ronaldo For years he played for Barcelona and Ronaldo, he was considered the best many in the world, but he played for Madrid. Ronaldo currently plays for Saudi Arabia’s Al Nasr, while Messi is with US Intermiami.
Madrid already signed a contract to sign Mustang Tuono, but had to wait until the former River Plate player turned 18.
“When I first spoke to Mustantouno, I was hit by his personality,” the new Madrid coach said. “He was 17 at the time and he was very certain of himself. He seemed to have no concern about the jump to Real Madrid. His maturity and quality was clear after he arrived. He knows he will settle down quickly both on the pitch and on the dressing room.”
Alonso added that Mustantouno will be able to see the playing time in his opening LaLiga match against Osasuna on Tuesday.
“He brings us quality and energy, he’s extremely dedicated,” the coach said. “He has a great drive from a defensive standpoint. I can see that Argentine spirit for a bit of time I spent with him, he is a warrior, but he has quality too. He is a combat player and has a beautiful left foot in both the set piece and the final pass.
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