"[Coach Alonso] contacted me. It was very important for me that the coach showed that confidence in me. Obviously it was a private conversation, but it influenced me a lot."
"I was lucky to talk to Luis Enrique. He was very clear with me, I appreciate it and congratulate him for the win [in the UEFA Super Cup] last night."
"Mastantuono said he will "be a fan out on the pitch" for Madrid, and that joining the 15-time European Cup winners had been "a dream.""
Franco Mastantuono officially joined Real Madrid on his 18th birthday after signing a six-year contract. Coach Xabi Alonso's phone call influenced his decision to choose Madrid over Paris Saint-Germain, providing him with confidence. Mastantuono acknowledged the interest from multiple teams, including PSG, and expressed appreciation for conversations with coach Luis Enrique. Real Madrid's president, Florentino Pérez, praised Mastantuono as a significant talent, comparing him to legendary player Alfredo di Stéfano. Mastantuono expressed excitement about joining Madrid and his role within Alonso's team.
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