Real Madrid has just signed another player for the future. With an outlay of €45 million, the white club has secured one of the most promising talents in South America.
This time, Madrid is ahead of PSG, which had also shown interest in the player. Franco Mastantuono, the young Argentine midfielder, is set to become the new star midfielder of European soccer.
Madrid's masterstroke
Despite competition from other major clubs, Real Madrid has managed to finalize the signing of Franco Mastantuono, a 17-year-old who has shined with River Plate.
Madrid had been closely following his development and, after a series of strategic moves, has managed to secure the midfielder before other teams could do the same. The operation is a clear example of the white club's ability to get ahead in the market.
PSG's interest in Franco Mastantuono has been public, with Luis Enrique targeting the youngster as a key signing for his project in Paris. However, Madrid has moved quickly and has secured the services of the new Argentine gem.
The plan for the future
Although the contract will be signed in the coming days, Real Madrid has decided not to rush Mastantuono's arrival. The player will remain at River Plate until the next winter transfer window, when he will finally join Madrid's squad.
Despite his young age, the footballer has great potential and his adaptation to European soccer will be key in the coming years. Madrid wants to respect the player's wish to keep fighting for the Copa Libertadores with his current club.
The operation has been designed not to interfere with Mastantuono's goals at River Plate, but at the same time to ensure his arrival in Europe with the backing of Real Madrid.
The price and the payment formula
The price of the operation has been a key point in the negotiation. Real Madrid will pay the player's release clause, which amounts to €40 million.
Nevertheless, the whites have used a financial formula that will allow them to pay the amount in two parts: an initial payment and a variable one. This strategy, which they already used in Endrick's signing, allows Madrid to better manage their budget and secure the signing without putting their financial stability at risk.
This payment formula reflects the white club's prudence in the market, as they know how to act quickly but also strategically.