With Mastantuono naming Messi as his favorite player, Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso sets record straight

Franco Mastantuono, the new Real Madrid player, had chosen Lionel Messi as his favorite player, and coach Xabi Alonso gave his opinion on the matter.

Franco Mastantuono was unveiled as the newest addition to the Real Madrid squads, immediately drawing attention both in Spain and across Argentina. Amid the excitement, he sparked debate by declaring Lionel Messi as the best player in the world—a statement that quickly caught the eye of coach Xabi Alonso.

In a recent press conference, Alonso shared his thoughts on the comment, making it clear that it did not affect the club or his perspective on the young signing. “I can see why it makes sense that his favorite player is Messi, being Argentine and left-footed. It’s no surprise to me,” said the Real Madrid coach. Far from criticizing Mastantuono’s remark, Alonso embraced the choice, recognizing the impact of the Argentina national team captain.

Despite everything Messi has achieved over 15 years at the top level, it is Cristiano Ronaldo who has long thrilled the fans in the Real Madrid squads. That is why many Merengue supporters still favor the Portuguese star in the endless GOAT debates. Mastantuono, however, offered a fresh perspective, boldly sharing it during his official presentation.

It’s not uncommon for a young Argentine player to idolize Messi. For someone like Mastantuono, Messi is the ultimate reference, the benchmark for success both at club and national team level. His career is just taking off, and fans eagerly await the next chapters.

What did Mastantuono say about Messi?

During his Real Madrid unveiling, a moment marked by both praise and criticism depending on his expected performance, Mastantuono made his admiration for Messi clear. “For me, Messi is the best in the world,” declared the former River Plate midfielder to the Madrid press, instantly sparking conversation.

Will we see Mastantuono soon?

At the same press conference, Alonso indicated that Mastantuono could see playing time very soon. “He could have minutes tomorrow. He will bring quality, energy, and commitment defensively. In a short time, I’ve seen that Argentine warrior spirit. He has quality and is combative,” the coach said.

Alonso did not stop at that praise. “He has an incredible left foot, both for the final pass and his finishing, which is excellent. He’s a young player we need to support, but he is already performing at a very high level,” Alonso added. The comments generated significant buzz as fans anticipate the possibility of seeing Mastantuono make his Bernabéu debut.

From: bolavip.com