James Rodríguez, who left an indelible mark at Real Madrid from 2014 to 2020, has offered his perspective on young Argentine talent Franco Mastantuono, who is on the brink of his signing with the white club. In a recent interview after the match between Argentina and Colombia, the Colombian highlighted the importance of surrounding oneself with great players in the white team.
Rodríguez, who experienced the pressure and prestige of wearing the Madrid jersey, stated: "When you arrive at Real Madrid, everything becomes easier. Being alongside elite players like those at the club facilitates the adaptation process. This kid has great potential and will undoubtedly benefit from that experience."
The future of Mastantuono seems to be sealed, as Real Madrid is about to finalize an agreement with River Plate for a figure that would be around 45 million euros, plus taxes that could raise the total cost. River's desire is for the player to stay at the club until the end of the year, participating in the Club World Cup and the Copa Libertadores, before packing his bags for the Spanish capital.
"He is a player with immense quality, and I hope he can make a great impact at Real Madrid," Rodríguez concluded, making it clear that expectations are high for the young Argentine. However, the white club seems determined to incorporate him as soon as possible, which could mean that River's dream of keeping him a little longer may be thwarted.
Additionally, details have emerged about the contract that Mastantuono will sign, which will include a buyout clause of no less than 1 billion euros, a figure that reflects the club's confidence in his future performance. With the arrival of this new talent, Real Madrid aims to strengthen its squad and maintain its status as one of the most powerful clubs in the world.