Javier Saviola: “Mastantuono Is Nothing Like Lamine Yamal. I have rewarde James Rodríguez”

Franco Mastantuono’s switch to Actual Madrid was made official at the moment, and among the many flood of reactions was one from a former prodigy who is aware of the precise path Mastantuono is strolling — Javier Saviola.

Chatting with Marca, the previous River Plate, Barcelona, and Actual Madrid ahead mirrored on Mastantuono’s trajectory and drew comparisons between the 2 Argentine abilities.

“It jogs my memory a whole lot of my first steps,” Saviola mentioned. “I made my debut for River Plate once I was 16, and by 19 I used to be already at Barça. Mastantuono is now experiencing one thing comparable.”

Mastantuono, solely 17 years outdated, has already captured the creativeness of Europe’s elite. His performances with River Plate and Argentina’s youth groups have earmarked him as one in every of South America’s brightest abilities. For Saviola, nevertheless, it was vital to make clear his enjoying type, which has been in comparison with Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal.

“For me, he’s nothing like Lamine Yamal,” Saviola expalined. “However he does resemble James Rodríguez. He’s a participant Actual Madrid likes.”

James Rodríguez was recognized for his cultured left foot, creativity, and intelligence within the ultimate third — all traits which have appeared early in Mastantuono’s sport.

However Saviola additionally spoke in regards to the psychological toll that such a transfer entails.

“The toughest factor is leaving your environment, getting out of your consolation zone. Surrounding your self nicely and adapting rapidly is essential,” he mentioned. “In case you can deal with the strain of enjoying at River Plate, you’re prepared for Actual Madrid.”

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