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Fiorentina, Antognoni: “Mastantuono is a number 10 and a half, a panda. He has a bit of Baggio, Bertoni, Dybala and... me. He can score 15 goals”

Fiorentina icon Giancarlo Antognoni shared high praise for Franco Mastantuono, characterizing the player as a unique talent comparable to an endangered panda and defining his role on the pitch as a ten and a half. The former Italy international highlighted that the young attacker blends traits seen in Roberto Baggio, Daniel Bertoni, Paulo Dybala, and Antognoni himself.

Antognoni also projected strong offensive output for the prospect, expressing confidence that Mastantuono possesses the capability to reach a tally of 15 goals.