Franco Mastantuono Ready to Compete with Mbappé and Vinícius at Real Madrid

Franco Mastantuono has expressed his excitement and determination ahead of his move to Real Madrid, revealing his mindset in an exclusive interview with TyC Sports. The highly rated Argentine talent spoke to journalist Gaston Edul before departing for Spain.

“I can’t wait to be there and play alongside Mbappé and Vinícius,” said Mastantuono with enthusiasm.

The 16-year-old attacking midfielder is expected to face stiff competition next season, as Real Madrid’s frontline will be packed with world-class talent. Under the guidance of incoming coach Xabi Alonso, the team is likely to adopt systems such as the 4-3-1-2 or 3-5-2, which emphasize two central forwards.

In addition to Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior, Mastantuono will also have to compete for minutes with Gonzalo García, another emerging star who made headlines with a strong showing at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

Despite the fierce internal competition, Mastantuono’s arrival signals Real Madrid’s continued commitment to nurturing young talent within its evolving attacking core.