Forget Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius and Jude Bellingham: the shock star of Real Madrid tipped to inherit the throne of Lionel Messi

While Real Madrid enters a new era that has been stacked with elite talents such as Kylian Mbappe” Vinicius JuniorAnd Jude BellinghamIt may surprise some to hear that the player was tipped Follow Lionel Messi as the next large no. 10 of Argentina Is not one of the worldwide superstars of the club. Instead, it is a teenage arrival – a quiet, elegant midfielder from a small town in Argentina – who has conquered the imagination of scouts, coaches and even the football company of his country.

This 17-year-old Argentinian sensationwho recently landed in Madrid, just shy for his 18th birthday, was described as the “Heir to Messi’s number 10” and compared Zinedine Zidane For his intelligence and grace on the field.

On SaturdayThe young midfielder Franco Mastantuono was greeted by excitement and curiosity in the Spanish capital. Although his $ 52 million release clause Makes him the most expensive Argentinian signing in history, Real Madrid not only buys potential. The hierarchy of the whites is said to believe that they have signed a generation talent.

“I am very happy – I waited a long time for this day. I am very happy to travel and finally go to Madrid,” The player said before he boarded his flight from Buenos Aires.

The deal was completed in JuneBut due to the FIFA instructions, the young person can only be officially registered with Madrid as soon as he is called in 18 August 14. On that day he will have a six -year contract and start with full training with the first team at Valdebebas.

Discovered in a swarm of players

The man who recognized the shining of the star for the first time, Daniel Brizuelaserved as the Head of exploring the river plate. He vividly remembers his first glimpse of the prodigy in a youth match AzulA quiet city in the province of Buenos Aires.

“Within a swarm of children, he made a oriented control and gave a pass that ended in a goal. Then I said: this is a prodigy,” Brizuela told Radio tag. “The difference was not only in what he did, but in how and when he did it. He is the prototype of the European football player. I always said he was a perfect player for Real Madrid.”

Tipped to succeed Lionel Messi

In perhaps the bravest claim of everyone, Brizuela not only praised the potential of the teenage club – he predicted his national destination. “I am sure he will be at the next World Cup. He is the heir of Lionel Messi and his number 10 of the Argentinian national team,” “ Wise Brizuela.

Already closed by ArgentinaThe young person is formed to take the reins of a football foundation that defined an era. Brizuela added, “He likes to be the leader of the orchestra; he must have the ball. He has a chessboard in his head. He has Zidane qualities; he is a nice, elegant player with a white boot.”