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Real Madrid Outmaneuvers PSG to Sign River Plate’s Franco Mastantuono
Real Madrid secures a promising talent, outmaneuvering PSG
Real Madrid has successfully signed Franco Mastantuono, the promising young talent from River Plate, for a six-year contract, according to renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. This move by the Spanish giants has outpaced the efforts of Paris Saint-Germain, who was initially the front-runner to acquire the talented Argentine player.
A long-awaited signing for Real Madrid
Mastantuono’s potential move to Real Madrid had been on the cards since 2023, yet the deal remained incomplete until PSG entered the race, becoming the favorites to land him this summer. However, the rising star from River Plate is now set to join the ranks at Santiago Bernabéu, with Real Madrid expected to pay a transfer fee of €40 million, distributed over several installments. Although an agreement has been reached, the official confirmation from both clubs is still pending. River Plate is reportedly seeking permission from Real Madrid to retain Mastantuono for the Club World Cup. Should this request be approved, the 17-year-old will make his way to Madrid in August.
Strategic moves by Real Madrid
Juni Calafat, the chief scout of Real Madrid, made a personal trip to Buenos Aires to engage with Mastantuono’s family and representatives. It is understood that the young player had a preference for joining the 15-time European champions. Reports from Spain suggest that he delayed negotiations with other interested clubs, awaiting an offer from Real Madrid. Furthermore, Xabi Alonso, the newly appointed coach, personally reached out to Mastantuono to discuss his role and place within the team’s future plans. This direct communication played a pivotal role in swaying the player’s decision, leading him to turn down PSG’s advances.
Mastantuono’s upcoming challenges
Franco Mastantuono will showcase his skills on Wednesday, June 11, when Argentina squares off against Colombia, the Copa América 2024 runner-up, in a World Cup qualifier. He might also have the opportunity to face his future team, Real Madrid, should River Plate meet the Spanish club in the Club World Cup’s knockout stage.
