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‘Incredible Potential’—Argentina Legend Gives Verdict on New Real Madrid Wonderkid

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Franco Mastantuono is the latest in an illustrious list of Argentinian players to join Real Madrid. | JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images

Over a decade has passed since an Argentina-born player took the pitch wearing Real Madrid’s shirt, a streak that’s bound to end imminently when 18-year-old wonderkid Franco Mastantuono makes his debut for Los Blancos.

The 2014 Champions League final, where Real Madrid conquered the much awaited La Decima, witnessed the last time a player born in Argentina featured for Los Blancos in an official match. That player was Ángel Di Maria, who was named man of the match as he and Madrid conquered European glory.

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