Franco Mastantuono was the fourth big name signing for Real Madrid this summer, but he hasn’t been officially presented as a new member of the club yet. That’s due to the young Argentine not turning 18 until Thursday, and the regulations surrounding registration of foreign players.
So it is expected that Mastantuono won’t be “unveiled” until after August 14, and thus, won’t feature in the friendly on Tuesday night.
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He could make his debut against Osasuna, in the La Liga season opener, a week from Tuesday night.
Elsewhere, but sticking in the midfield, Eduardo Camavinga likely won’t play either, but that’s due to a new ankle injury. Also in case you missed it, Jude Bellingham had a shoulder operation this summer, so he’ll be out until October.
Madrid have been out of action since July 9, when they fell to Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup.
They have had a nice holiday since then, which was well-deserved.
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