Real Madrid maintains confidence in Mastantuono after irregular first season

Real Madrid defends its investment in Franco Mastantuono despite uneven performance in the first season. The club compares the 18-year-old Argentine’s situation to the first months of Federico Valverde at Santiago Bernabéu, believing that the young man will evolve in the coming years.

Real Madrid analyzes the Argentine’s season

MARCA newspaper revealed that Real Madrid describes Mastantuono as someone who “trains better than he plays.” The assessment is considered natural for a player who arrived at just 18 years old and did not participate in the pre-season with Xabi Alonso. Inicialmente, the Argentine took advantage of his opportunities as a starter and won minutes in decisive matches.

The dynamics changed after the departure of the Basque coach. Álvaro Arbeloa offered playing time in competitions like Copa from Rei, but Mastantuono’s numbers did not show significant improvement. The season ended without titles for the young man, the second consecutive year in that situation.

Conselho from Arbeloa and possible loan

Antes of leaving office, Arbeloa sent a direct message to the Argentine behind the scenes of Valdebebas. “You need to be more patient,” was the message given by the coaching staff to the player. Nos runners from the merengue training center, it is believed that Mastantuono will be loaned out next season to gain experience on the field.

The comparison with Valverde reinforces the club’s optimistic view. Ambos faced initial difficulties in their first year wearing the Real Madrid jersey, but they improved significantly afterwards. Santiago Bernabéu offers unique challenges for players in the Mastantuono age group.

Números from the 2025-26 season

Mastantuono played 35 official matches during the ending season. Seus numbers compile:

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• 3 goals scored
• 0 assists
• 35 games played
• Sem titles won

The player is now awaiting a call-up to the Argentine national team, hoping to regain his best form through international competition. Real Madrid remains committed to its future development.

Situação of Nico Paz does not interfere

Elections in Real Madrid do not change the scenario in relation to Mastantuono. The option to buy back Nico Paz’s contract, loaned to Parma, expires at the end of May, coinciding with the club’s election period. Merengues statutes allow the board, under the leadership of Florentino Pérez, to finalize transactions of this type during the election.

The expectation is that Nico Paz will return to Real Madrid next season. The club will pay 9 million euros to bring back one of the most coveted players in European football today. The Argentine will start the pre-season with the main squad after participating in an international competition.

Confiança from the club in young

Mastantuono’s stay in the Real Madrid structure signals institutional confidence in the player’s development. Diferente from other situations, the club has not publicly ruled out the Argentine nor removed his loan option. Patience with young talent is part of the Spanish club’s modern philosophy, which invests in long-term prospects.