Real Madrid have moved quickly in recent hours to pull off a "heist" that could become historic. After having it practically done with PSG, Franco Mastantuono has decided to reject the Parisian offer to play in the capital of Spain. There is a total agreement between Mastantuono and Madrid for him to arrive at Santiago Bernabéu almost immediately, with only a few things left to define.
Fabrizio Romano has revealed that the final details of the agreement are being negotiated with River Plate. Florentino Pérez will pay the €45 million (45 million euros) release clause, but divided into different payments. Instead of executing this move, Mastantuono's stance has ultimately been key for the Argentinians to agree to negotiate a transfer in installments.
Franco Mastantuono to Real Madrid after the Club World Cup
Franco Mastantuono is expected to sign a contract with Real Madrid until 2031, arriving this summer. Although his idea was to stay in Argentina until the end of December, all of this has changed. He will play the Club World Cup with River Plate and, in August, when he turns 18, he will head definitively to Santiago Bernabéu.
The idea now is for River representatives to travel to the capital of Spain in the coming days to finalize everything. Mastantuono's stance, who was clear that he wanted to fulfill his dream of playing for Real Madrid, has been key. At times, he was very close to going to PSG due to Madrid's inaction, but a trip by Calafat to Buenos Aires and a call from Xabi Alonso changed everything.
Franco Mastantuono: the jewel of Argentina will play in Madrid
Franco Mastantuono has become one of the great revelations of Argentine soccer in 2024. At 17 years old, this young River Plate talent has already caught the attention of the most powerful clubs in Europe, thanks to his enormous quality, vision of play, and ability to make a difference in the final third of the field.
This season, Mastantuono has played 19 matches wearing the River jersey, posting spectacular numbers: 7 goals and 4 assists.
Mastantuono is destined to be one of the best attacking midfielders in the world. His talent is pure, his personality overwhelming. Real Madrid await him, and he will arrive sooner than desired: as soon as he comes of age, he will be seen at Santiago Bernabéu. This is a generational signing that Florentino Pérez has managed to snatch from PSG.