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José Félix Díaz in a dark suit and grey sweater posing in front of the Real Madrid crest in a stadium.

José Félix Díaz Unveils Florentino and Madrid's Failed Transfer: 'Betrayal'

They didn't expect it at Real Madrid and a transfer that seemed close is now ruled out

Florentino Pérez was really interested in taking him to Real Madrid, but he has decided to step away from the operation. In an article written in Marca, José Félix Díaz has revealed that the club has felt "betrayed" by Franco Mastantuono's decision to set such a high release clause.

Franco Mastantuono signed a contract with River Plate to later jump into Europe. At a time when Real Madrid felt like the favorite to sign him, Florentino Pérez didn't understand why he included a 45-million clause in his new contract. It is the highest in Argentine soccer and has acted as a deterrent for all teams, including Madrid.

Franco Mastantuono | Getty Images

After learning about his 45-million-euro clause, what Real Madrid has decided is to step aside and completely withdraw from the operation. Franco Mastantuono was of interest, but the reality is that he has a price that's too high for the expectations Florentino had. The plan was clear: bringing him over when he turned 18 and have him start growing in Castilla, but this is no longer a possibility.

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At 17 years old, Mastantuono had sparked the interest of all the big clubs in Europe, including Real Madrid. However, by pulling the rope too much, it finally broke. Florentino has grown tired of the situation and has decided to step aside, definitively closing the door for him to play at Santiago Bernabéu.

The reports from the scouts who have watched Franco Mastantuono were excellent, but Madrid has grown tired of having to wait so long. Florentino Pérez was willing to reach a price below the 45-million clause, including a series of variables of diverse difficulty. None of this, however, seemed appealing to River Plate.

Florentino Pérez and Franco Mastantuono | Getty Images

After all this time without a single approach from his side, Florentino has grown tired. He's ruled out, Franco Mastantuono won't wear the Real Madrid jersey. Currently, he has a proposal to go to Milan, a scenario that also seems very appealing to the Argentine midfielder.

Real Madrid doesn't rule out a transfer for the midfielder position, but it seems clear that the chosen one won't be Franco Mastantuono. That's what Florentino has decided after so much waiting: case closed, as José Félix Díaz has discovered.