According to the former scout, it wasn’t just his technique that stood out early on, but also his intelligence in decision-making under pressure. “By the time he was 10, he already showed leadership and elegance. I always said he had a European profile,” he said. At 16, Mastantuono debuted for River’s first team with remarkable composure, and now, just days away from turning 18, he’s poised to become a key piece in Xabi Alonso’s project.
