“I'll give my life for this shirt and I hope we can win many trophies,” added the Argentine.

Franco Mastantuono gave his first interview as a Madrid player on Realmadrid TV: “It's a very special day for me. I was looking forward to this day and I'm really enjoying it. I had a great reception at the club and I'm very happy.”

“I don't need to say it myself. We all know that Real Madrid is the biggest team in the world. To come here and wear this shirt is an incredible dream that I want to enjoy and make the most of.”

Presentation on his 18th birthday
“It's a dream birthday and I think it's going to be the happiest birthday of my life.”

The biggest club in the world
“This trophy room shows what the club is all about, what a winning team it is. It's the biggest club in the world and to be able to stand next to such important awards is wonderful.”

The club president
“I met him and he was very nice to me. He welcomed me warmly and I'm very happy to have met him. I want to thank him for the way he received me.”

The legacy of Di Stéfano
“Alfredo was an idol for the club and for football. I didn't have the chance to see him play but from everything I've heard about him, it says a lot about his stature. It's very nice to be Argentinian and to be able to come and play for Real Madrid like he did.”

The right choice
“It's the greatest team in the world. It was a dream of mine since I was a child to be able to come here and when Real Madrid came along, I didn't hesitate for a second and it was the best choice I've ever made.”

Ready for the greatest challenge
“First, I will help the team in whatever way I can. I'm a strong-minded person and I really like challenges. I'm left-footed, I like to shoot and assist my teammates.”

The excitement of playing at the Bernabéu
“The fact that we can see it every day is unbelievable. It's a dream pitch, which seems like it's not real. Seeing it excites me a lot and I'm really looking forward to playing there.”

Message to the fans
“Madridistas: I 'd like to thank you for the kindness with which you received me. I've felt at home the first day I've been in Madrid. I'm going to give my life for this shirt and I hope that this year and many more we can win many trophies. Hala Madrid!"