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Mastantuono labelled 'very green' after Real Madrid move

Real Madrid’s latest young star Franco Mastantuono has arrived with a glowing reputation, but not everyone is convinced about his readiness.

Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso hints at Mastantuono's debut

Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Franco Mastantuono is set to make his Real Madrid debut against Osasuna.

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Madrid's Mastantuono shirt ban sparks controversy

Real Madrid's new signing Franco Mastantuono has been an instant hit with the fans, but they will be unable to get his first name on their shirts.

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Alonso backs Rodrygo & Mastantuono to be key for Real Madrid

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has heaped praise upon Rodrygo and Franco Mastantuono and believes they will play major role this season.

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‘He wanted to kill me!' - Mastantuono reveals Messi apology

Franco Mastantuono claims Lionel Messi wanted to “kill” him during Argentina’s clash with Venezuela, forcing the Real Madrid starlet into an apology.

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Alonso says Madrid will block Mastantuono's Argentina call up

Real Madrid want Franco Mastantuono to miss out on the Under 20 World Cup with Argentina, with Xabi Alonso saying he will stay with the La Liga side.

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'Little brother' Mastantuono will score 'thousands' of goals for Madrid

Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Marseille was memorable for 18-year-old Franco Mastantuono, who made his Champions League debut and drew high praise from Federico Valverde. The midfielder called the Argentine wonderkid his 'little brother' and predicted he would score plenty of goals in the famous white shirt after joining from River Plate in the summer.

'Great player!' - Mastantuono congratulates Yamal on Ballon d'Or finish

Real Madrid wonderkid Franco Mastantuono congratulated his Clasico rival and Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal for finishing second in the 2025 Ballon d'Or rankings. The young Argentine was asked about being compared to Yamal after the former River Plate sensation scored his first goal for Los Blancos in Tuesday's 4-1 win over newly-promoted Levante.

'Never seen a player like him!' - Mastantuono in awe of Bellingham

Franco Mastantuono is in absolute awe of fellow Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham, who made his second substitute appearance after returning from a two-month post-surgery layoff last week in Los Blancos' comfortable 4-1 win over Levante on Tuesday. Mastantuono claimed that he has never seen a player quite like the Englishman, showing eagerness to spend more time with him on the pitch.

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Alonso: Mastantuono has the Real Madrid 'gene'

Xabi Alonso believes Franco Mastantuono has the Real Madrid "gene" as the manager waxed lyrical about the 18-year-old's bright start since his summer transfer from River Plate. Madrid’s swoop for Mastantuono had been in the works for months. They agreed a deal but had to bide their time until the wonderkid turned 18. Once the birthday candles were blown out, the six-year contract was sealed, tying him to the Bernabeu until 2031.

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NXGN Monthly: Yamal back from injury as Mastantuono makes history

Every month, GOAL brings you the top stories involving teenage wonderkids and the world's best young footballers. During September, there was plenty to be said about the likes of Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and Real Madrid's Franco Mastantuono, but there were also plenty of other headlines made by the planet's emerging stars in both the men's and women's games.

Golden Boy 2025 finalists: Estevao, Jobe & Mastantuono in running

Chelsea winger Estevao has been named among the list of nominees for the 2025 Golden Boy Award. The Brazil international will compete against the likes of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham and Real Madrid talent Franco Mastantuono for the trophy which was last won by Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal, who is unable to defend his crown due to the competition’s rules.

Modric's Milan stardom 'not worrying' for Serie A despite harsh reality

Inter president Beppe Marotta believes that Luka Modric thriving in Serie A at the age of 40 is not a bad thing, but in fact a "positive advert" for Italian football. Marotta highlighted the financial disparity between clubs in Serie A and those in leagues like the Premier League and La Liga, pointing to Real Madrid's big-money signing of Argentine teenager Franco Mastantuono as a prime example.

10 NXGN wonderkids set to make their UCL debuts

Clear your calendar for Tuesday and Wednesday nights going forward - the Champions League is back as 36 of Europe's best teams prepare to do battle across the continent over the next nine months. Last season's tournament, complete with the brand-new league phase, turned into an epic, and the 2025-26 edition of the premier club competition on the planet promises to be no different.

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Move Trent: The changes Alonso must make to improve Madrid

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