Lionel Scaloni, the coach of the Argentine national team, spoke about River Plate star Franco Mastantuno's impending transfer to Real Madrid, where he is expected to join the royal club next August.

Scaloni said in a press conference: "Mastantuno's transfer to Real Madrid? If that happens, it will be a great event. Moving to Real Madrid is a huge event. We are talking about the best club in the world."

He added: "It's a massive step for him, and let's not forget that he is still only seventeen years old. We talked to him, and if he continues on this path, he is expected to keep succeeding."

He further noted: "What distinguishes Mastantuno is his mentality and strong desire to learn; he is still young, and we all need to help him become better."

He concluded: "I would be happy if the deal goes through, as it means that major clubs are closely following Argentine football. I hope this is just the beginning of more transfers to come."