Young man is old! Real Madrid s new 46 million euros attracts attention, has the strength but does not show off

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In the 3-1 victory over Urawa Red Diamonds, Franco Mastantono did not score or assist, but showed why Real Madrid was willing to invest heavily in the 17-year-old player.

In this game, Mastantono played as the core of the midfield. The young Argentine international who is about to join Real Madrid participated in the overall operation of the team with a steady and vigorous performance. He won 10 one-on-one games in the game, ranking highest in the game, and successfully completed 3 passes, winning 5 opponent fouls for the team.

In addition, the young player completed two shots, one of which hit the goal. River Plate's first goal was initiated by Mastantono. "In just one moment, he showed his own value and explained why Real Madrid chose to sign him." Ashes commented.

Of course, not all performances are flawless. Mastantono also conceded four goals, which may be attributed to the pressure he faces when he frequently faces high-pressure pressing in a small space. This is also the training that any young player must go through during his growth process.

Although his game score is only 7.0, it is not impressive compared to the standards of top superstars, but for a player under the age of 18 and who made his debut in a high-standard event like the Club World Cup, such performance is enough to be gratifying. More importantly, he demonstrated good adaptability to tactical roles—a point that has always been highly recognized by the coaching staff.

Real Madrid has previously reached a transfer agreement with River Plate for Mastan Tono, but will not officially complete the transfer procedures until the end of this Club World Cup. The Spanish giants are not short of talented players, but they are looking for potential stars that can grow in the long run, especially in a new cycle after the Modric and Kroos era.

For Mastantono, Real Madrid did not expect him to become a shining star immediately. What the club is interested in is a future player who is learning steadily and has enough patience to grow in the right direction. The game against Urawa may not be a high-profile declaration, but he is free to control and not show off his skills, and has a great demeanor, which is what Real Madrid likes.