Diego Simeone did not hesitate to highlight the talent of Franco Mastantuono, the young player from River who was acquired by Real Madrid for an amount close to 63 million euros. Meanwhile, he referred to the excellent work done by the Millonario with its youth divisions.
In a press conference, the Atlético de Madrid coach stated: "He is a boy who is growing very quickly" and wished him the best in this new stage. "I hope this is a great step for the boy, which is extremely important for his career, joining Real Madrid. I wish him the best," said Cholo, even though Mastantuono's destination is his club's main rival.
Simeone also praised River's youth academy, the club where his own sons were developed. "It has been one of the best teams, possibly in the world, at producing important and representative footballers at a global level," said the rojiblanco coach, acknowledging the prestige of the Núñez institution in talent development.
Julián Álvarez, another gem who emerged from River and is now a star for Colchonero, also spoke about the young forward. "An unbelievable kid. I met him the other day, he has impressive qualities and a lot ahead of him," said the world champion when asked about Mastantuono.
