Sergio Ramos supported Franco Mastantuono’s addition to Real Madrid

On the eve of Monterrey's debut against Inter Milan in the Club World Cup, Sergio Ramos spoke about one of the names generating the most buzz in European football: Franco Mastantuono, the young Argentine who will join Real Madrid in August.

The legendary defender of the white club, now in Mexican football, shared his perspective on the midfielder who emerged from River, recently acquired by Los Blancos. "It's true that the kid's talent is undeniable. I honestly haven't followed him very closely, but people have told me about him. I have many Argentine teammates, and it's a signing that has already been made official by Real Madrid that shows a lot of promise," said the world champion at a press conference.

With a career full of titles and experiences at the elite level, Ramos emphasized that Mastantuono's arrival is a great opportunity for the player: "I wish him the best, especially since he has a future at Real Madrid. I believe Madrid is the best place to see if someone becomes a star or not."

During the conference, Ramos also referred to the importance of international tournaments in the development of footballers: "In the end, when you're surrounded by good things, they rub off on you and the level of demand is good, it helps you grow. With Monterrey, when you start playing these competitions, it's positive: it helps you stay focused and not allow mistakes that our league does allow."

At 39 years old, the defender also valued the experience offered by competitions like the Club World Cup for those who want to move to Europe: "The experience these competitions ultimately provide. The small details make the difference and the level of concentration from the first to the last minute is necessary. On both offense and defense, it's decisive," he added.

Regarding how to face these challenges with young squads or those without international experience, he emphasized: "I try to stress that teams defending do a good job, and staying united, having personality, even if some haven't had the experience of playing it. Now they do, because playing the Club World Cup is a showcase for anyone who wants to reach Europe and a top club."

Finally, he shared a reflection on Mexican football: "There's a wide margin for improvement for Mexican football, but there's no shortage of talent in mentality and habits. It needs to be further professionalized and Mexican football has the level of talent that leagues like the Premier League, La Liga, and many more possess. In terms of professionalism, more needs to be done to reach the level of European teams," he concluded, drawing a parallel with the continent's top leagues.