Rugeri: Mastantono is impeccable, I firmly believe that he will become the leader of Real Madrid in the next few years

According to the Ass, Argentine national team legend/former Real Madrid player Rugery was interviewed and talked about the Argentine star Mastantono, who was recently signed from River Plate.

Your wish (I hope there will be an Argentine in Real Madrid) is about to come true...

I am so happy that I sent a text message to Chairman Florentino. Previously, I was invited to the Bernabeu to watch Real Madrid's game. I told Chairman Florentino at that time that Real Madrid needs an Argentine player to join the lineup.

How did Florentino respond to you at that time?

He said that a phenomenon-level player must appear to fill this vacancy, because not anyone can enter Real Madrid. Fortunately, this genius appeared in the riverbed. Mastantono emerged at the age of 17, which made Real Madrid notice him, and I was very happy.

How do you evaluate this player?

Impossible. He is undoubtedly the most dazzling new star in Argentine football in recent years. A 17-year-old man has the courage to take the ball, master the ball, and hit the ball into a blind spot in the super derby between Boca and the Riverbed. Such a young man is unique.

When did you start following him?

almost started when he appeared, his way of playing football, his ability to make his teammates better, and his wisdom and character are extremely rare traits. After playing a few games, people started saying that he would be sold by the riverbed, and there were already many teams watching him. I said at the time, "Don't think about it, once Florentino falls in love with him, there is nothing to argue about." Later, it turned out to be so.

Does he have a leadership temperament?

absolutely, his courage, courage, personality, and attitude of never evading responsibility all reflect his leadership on the court. He is an ideal player for Real Madrid, who is rebuilding and preparing for new challenges.

What is the trait that fascinates you the most?

When he was preparing to take a free kick, pick up the ball, stare at the goal and set up his position, I always had a premonition that something extraordinary would happen, and then there would be a cheer of "goal" in the stands. This is a bit like the feeling when Ronaldo or Messi took a free kick.

In what aspects does he need to improve?

is definitely his right foot, he has to try to use his right foot more. Mastantono should remain humble, like many great players, stay after each training, improve their weaknesses and strengthen their strengths.

17-year-old can he withstand the huge pressure from Real Madrid?

is definitely fine, he has proved this. (In the River Plate team), his ability to take the initiative to take the penalty kick and free kick in front of his experienced and honorable teammates shows that he is fearless. Mastantono is fully prepared to wear Real Madrid's jersey, but let's not forget that he is still young and needs time to integrate into a team full of superstars.

It is difficult to become the core of Real Madrid...

Mastantono cannot become the leader of Real Madrid overnight. It takes time, but he is definitely capable of doing it. From all aspects, Mastantono is a very smart kid, and I firmly believe that he will become the leader of Real Madrid in the next few years.

Have people's expectations of him been overreached?

I heard that someone has compared him to Messi, but it is too early to draw conclusions. Messi and Maradona are geniuses, while Mastantono is just a top player at the moment, but he may also be a genius.

Where do you think his upper limit is?

At present, I can't see his ceiling. In Europe, he will continue to grow, Real Madrid's teammates will help him improve, and he will become better and better.

Will his arrival have an impact on Nico Pas?

Most likely, their styles are similar, but I feel that Mastantono and Pas have different dimensions.

Xavi Alonso will be a key figure in Mastantono's growth...

Alonso will be an excellent mentor who knows how to guide Mastantono's development.