The possibility that Franco Mastantuono will at some point become part of Real Madrid was boosted this Monday with an announcement from the newspaper Marca. According to the media, a reference for the information of the white club, the entity chaired by Florentino Pérez
wants to secure the
River footballer
as soon as possible.
According to the article, signed by journalist José Felix Díaz, "the bet is firm and remains valid as a club strategy. Real Madrid is clear that the basis of the reinforcements of the first team must be focused on players with still a long way to go, that is that is, young talent. This option gives the possibility of planning without the urgency of others. Nothing is coincidental about incorporating players between 18 and 20 years old."
In any case, it is clarified that the priority is to secure Leny Yoro, Lille's 18-year-old French defender. But also that the club is willing to make the effort for Mastantuono, as it did before with Endrick, from Palmeiras, who will be white next season, Vinicius and Rodrygo, footballers who arrived after monitoring by scouts who traveled to South America to perform the analyses.
River has peace of mind: Mastantuono has already renewed his contract until 2026, which includes a termination clause of 45 million euros, which rises to 50 if the purchase is to be executed ten days before the closing of the transfer book.
Franco Mastantuono when he renewed his contract at River (River Press).
Another reality is that this figure is normal for Real Madrid. In fact, it is planned to pay more than 100 million euros for Yoro. Although in that case, due to age, he could join for the next season, and in the case of Franco, as is the case with Endrick, 17 years old, he would have to wait until he turns 18, for legal reasons.
Mastantuono already scored a goal with River, against Excursionistas for the Argentine Cup and became the youngest player in the club's history to score.
Mastantuono's goal
RIVER GOAL! GOAL FROM MASTANTUONO AT 16 YEARS OLD!
In his second start at the Millonario, the kid captured a rebound in the area and made it 2-0 over Excursionistas. #CopaArgentinaEnTyCSports pic.twitter.com/1zyG7c3tCL
— TyC Sports (@TyCSports) February 8, 2024