Of Real Madrid’s four summer signings, Franco Mastantuono has been the least impressive or impactful on the field, so much so that the other three are assured starters, but he cannot say the same about himself.
The Argentine talent started strong under Xabi Alonso but began to lose steam towards November and December as he battled with pubalgia.
He returned in January under Alvaro Arbeloa and looked set to establish himself as an undisputed starter on the right wing, but he has fallen in prominence ever since and is now staring at a potential departure in June.
Real Madrid bet on him and do wish to keep control of his future, but a departure on loan is now seen as the most likely decision in June.
Former manager speaks
River Plate manager Eduardo Coudet was asked about Mastantuono and the player’s situation at Real Madrid in a recent press briefing, and the coach did not shy away from revealing that they were closely monitoring him.
In fact, he openly declared that the doors are open for the young attacker to return to his former club as well.
Franco Mastantuono has fallen out of favour at Real Madrid. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
“We wait for him with open arms,” he began.
Explaining why Mastantuono was having trouble adapting to Real Madrid despite being seen as one of the best young talents in the world, Coudet said,
“It’s different, it’s a different kind of football, no. I don’t think he has not adapted. In fact, when he did, for me, he did it well.”
Finally, he admitted that the internal competition at Real Madrid was brutal and that the player’s chances were being affected by the quality of players competing with him.
“He has internal competition? Terrible, with several players of similar characteristics, understanding that they have been around longer,” he said, referring to Arda Guler and Brahim Diaz.
Source: Ole
