Real Madrid could be about to hand a debut to one of their most exciting summer recruits, Franco Mastantuono, when they face Osasuna this week.
According to Diario AS, the 18-year-old midfielder, who was signed from River Plate earlier this summer, is already making waves in training under new boss Xabi Alonso.
Mastantuono was officially presented as a Real Madrid player just days ago in the Spanish capital, where he expressed his excitement about joining one of the biggest clubs in the world. Since then, he has been working hard to settle into life at Valdebebas and prove himself worthy of a spot in Alonso’s plans.
Omo, this one sweet o! Reports now claim that the teenager could get his first taste of competitive action in Tuesday’s La Liga opener against Osasuna. While he may not start, the expectation is that Mastantuono will be given minutes to showcase his ability.
For Los Blancos fans, this is a debut worth watching closely. Mastantuono is highly rated for his vision, technical skill, and creativity in midfield. Many see him as one of Argentina’s brightest prospects, and his move to Madrid was seen as a major coup in the transfer market.
The excitement around him is also fuelled by Real Madrid’s long history of developing young South American talents who later became world-class stars. Omo, if Mastantuono lives up to the hype, the Santiago Bernabéu faithful could be about to witness the beginning of another legendary story.
As per AS:
“The idea is for him to get minutes against Osasuna, even if he doesn’t start.”
With the 2025/26 La Liga campaign set to begin, all eyes will be on whether Xabi Alonso decides to give the new boy his much-anticipated debut.
