After some time away from negotiations, Real Madrid has stepped on the gas, intensifying contacts for Franco Mastantuono. The 17-year-old talent can't slip away and they're using every available card, including, of course, the figure of Xabi Alonso. The new coach is frequently intervening in the transfer market and what he's done is personally call the Argentine talent.
Xabi Alonso picks up the phone, talks with Franco Mastantuono
Speaking about Mastantuono's arrival at Real Madrid, Manu Carreño has provided updates on "El Larguero." "It's very difficult for Real Madrid to let the opportunity for Mastantuono pass by," he began in the latest information he provided on SER.
This past Wednesday, Xabi Alonso wanted to speak personally with Franco, with the call being "very influential and explanatory" for the footballer. In this call, the Real Madrid coach explained the role he would have in the Spanish capital if he decided to play at Bernabéu.
Real Madrid has a plan designed to secure Franco Mastantuono's arrival and make him succeed in Europe. River Plate refers to his €45 million ($45 million) release clause, a price Florentino knows he'd have to pay. In recent days, Calafat has headed to Buenos Aires to try to close the deal and snatch him from PSG right under their noses, as it was a signing they had very advanced.
Franco Mastantuono gives priority to Real Madrid
At 17 years old, Franco Mastantuono is clear that he wants to wear Real Madrid's jersey. In his report, Carreño explained that the Argentine "gives priority" to his signing for the Merengue team for several reasons. One of them is his affinity with the club, but the relationship between his representation agency and the communications agency of Xabi Alonso is also playing a key role.
The Argentine is represented by "Área Sport Team," while Xabi Alonso's marketing affairs are handled by "Best of You." Both companies belong to the same holding, with very good relations and a connection that "facilitates the agreement" for Franco Mastantuono.
Although he was really close to PSG, Real Madrid has stepped on the gas and is using all their cards. Xabi Alonso wants him at Bernabéu and Franco Mastantuono is pushing to move to the Spanish capital. There will be an official decision soon, but in Paris, they already see him slipping away...