According to Fabrizio Romano, an expert in transfers, Real Madrid has entered into an agreement for the recruitment of Franco Mastanuono, a young Argentinian prodigy of River Plate, for six years. The Spanish club has ahead of the fierce competition from Paris Saint-Germain, formerly a favorite to get attached to the services of the young talented player.
Mastantuono had been expected for Real Madrid since 2023, but the file never led before PSG launched in the race and became favorite to recruit it this summer. However, the River Plate superstar will now join Real Madrid, which should pay 40 million euros. This amount will be paid into several payments, according to Romano. Although the agreement has been concluded, the transfer has not yet been officially announced by the two clubs. River Plate will first ask Real Madrid to authorize him to keep Mastanuono for the Club World Cup. If this happens, the 17 -year -old will arrive at Santiago Bernabéu in August.
Xabi Alonso does not waste time
Real Madrid's chief recruiter Juni Calafat went personally to Buenos Aires to meet the family and the entourage of Mastanuono. The player himself preferred to join the fifteen times European champions, information in Spain saying that he would have delayed negotiations with all interested clubs while waiting for the Real call. In addition, the new Madrid coach, Xabi Alonso, personally called the young player to explain his role and his place in his project. Mastanuono appreciated this call and convinced it to reject the advances of PSG.
Franco Mastanuono, a young Argentinian prodigy of River Plate, is very coveted
Mastantuono will be at work on Wednesday June 11, when Argentina faces Colombia, finalist of the Copa America 2024, in a qualification match for the World Cup. He could also face his future employer, Real Madrid, during the Club World Cup, if River Plate meets the Liga giant in the round of 16.
