US EditionPSG in Race for Franco Mastantuono, But Real Madrid Closing In
- Real Madrid signed 17-year-old Argentine Franco Mastantuono from River Plate in early June 2025, securing a deal estimated at $57 million.
- The transfer followed Real Madrid's youth-first strategy under Xabi Alonso, who arrived in May and persuaded Mastantuono during a key Wednesday call.
- Madrid activated Mastantuono's £45 million release clause, with personal terms settled by Juni Calafat and the contract lasting until June 2031.
- The total fee, including a 13% tax, rises to about £50 million, making Mastantuono Argentina's most expensive export, though FIFA rules delay his arrival until after August 14.
- Mastantuono's signing strengthens Real Madrid's squad for the future, with completion expected soon, while PSG lost their bid for the young talent.
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The opinion of the young Argentine player has been decisive for him to finally sign for Real Madrid, when it seemed that he would go to the PSG
The cameras of TyC Sports captured this moment of the Argentine with the young debutante.
After the victory of visitor of the Argentine team against Chile, coach Lionel Scaloni analyzed the most outstanding points of the match by Eliminatorios. He told what was the key to the functioning of the team, explained why the change of Lionel Messi was advanced and gave his impression about the first minutes of Franco Mastantuono with the shirt of the Albiceleste. “Our job is to come and give the maximum. Players every time they enter do it …
Real Madrid believe €45m signing can arrive in time for Club World Cup
Real Madrid have been busy on the transfer front, and by next week, they should have four signings confirmed. Dean Huijsen and Trent Alexander-Arnold have already officially joined from AFC Bournemouth and Liverpool respectively, and soon, they will be joined by Alvaro Carreras and Franco Mastantuono.Mastantuono currently set for August arrival at Real MadridA deal for Mastantuono is very close to completion, with the expectation being that ever…
Marca points out that Mastantuono “will date until 2031 with Madrid. Agreement with the Argentine star of 17 years. It will cost 45 million“ .
The attacker of River Plate Franco Mastantuono, who at 17 years and 295 days debuted with Argentina as the great promise of the world champion, is close to being a new player of Real Madrid and remains to define tax issues and the date of its incorporation, as detailed to the Agency EFE sources of the Argentine club. [...] The article Mastantuono, increasingly close to Real Madrid. appeared first in: 88.9 News.
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