Franco Mastantuono arrived this summer from River Plate, carrying the weight of a significant transfer fee paid by Real Madrid. Still very young, he has had to adapt to a new club and a new city. His teammate Jude Bellingham proved crucial during this transition, as Mastantuono revealed in a chat with Argentine streamer Davo. During one of his football challenges, the young midfielder admitted to a strong rapport with the Englishman.

Their bond isn't straightforward, however, as Mastantuono conceded, with the language barrier posing a challenge. Mastantuono has yet to learn English, while Jude Bellingham is still mastering Spanish, leaving many phrases beyond his grasp. Consequently, their conversations remain somewhat limited, though sufficient for them to forge a strong connection since the Argentine's arrival.

"He's brilliant. I get on really well with him; he speaks Spanish more or less, but I don't speak English," the former River Plate player explained, recalling his initial weeks at Real Madrid. "There isn't much communication because of that, but I love him dearly. He helped me a lot."

"It's crazy that we don't communicate much; we talk, but not in depth, because he doesn't understand everything I say, and I understand nothing [in English]," claimed Mastantuono. Throughout the season, television cameras have captured several pre-match exchanges between the pair. Laughter and chats ensued, although, as Franco himself revealed, they are somewhat constrained by the language barrier now.

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