Franco Mastantuono has officially touched down in Madrid. The flight from Buenos Aires landed at 2:00 p.m., and Terminal 4 of Barajas Airport was buzzing with anticipation. It was a long-awaited moment: the young Argentine talent, fresh from River Plate, had finally arrived to begin his new chapter with Real Madrid.

He wasn't alone. At his side were his father and agent—key figures who supported him throughout a whirlwind transition that’s taken him from the River academy to the biggest club in the world. Fans greeted him at the airport, some draped in white, others in River’s iconic red and white, adding an emotional touch to the welcome.

Mastantuono, still carrying the unguarded charm of youth, took time to greet fans and sign shirts. No official schedule, no rush—just a teenager taking it all in with humility and a smile. His first taste of Madridismo was met with calm curiosity and genuine joy.

On the way to his hotel, Mastantuono passed through Valdebebas and caught a glimpse of the Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium. The symbolism wasn’t lost—two Argentines from River Plate, both with that unmistakable spark. The drive continued, and then came a moment he’ll never forget: his first encounter with the Santiago Bernabéu. As the massive stadium came into view, he took out his phone to record it, whispering with playful irony: “Little one, huh,” overwhelmed by the grandeur of football’s most iconic arena. That’s where he’ll begin writing his story on August 19.

Fate added an extra touch of magic. At the hotel entrance, Mastantuono crossed paths with David Trezeguet—a River Plate legend and World Cup winner. No words were needed. Just a nod between generations, tied together by the same red sash across their chest.

Back in the hotel, time slowed down. Franco rested, greeted fans, and soaked in the moment. He looked happy, calm, and motivated.

“I want to start now,” he said later that afternoon.

Three simple words from an 18-year-old ready to live his dream. His official journey begins on August 14, his birthday. But the message is already clear: Franco Mastantuono has arrived to turn the future into the present.

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