First Leny Yoro and Now Him: United Could Repeat Generational Signing

Manchester United would be focusing on Franco Mastantuono, one of the great promises of Argentine soccer. According to British media, the Old Trafford club would be willing to pay the 45 million euros stipulated in the release clause. In fact, at River Plate they are aware that the player will eventually leave sooner or later.

The news was revealed by the newspaper "The Sun", which compared the 17-year-old footballer to Phil Foden, a star of Manchester City. In England they call him "the Argentine Foden" due to his ability to start plays from the right wing. However, the player could end up at the rival club in the British city.

Many Teams Are Watching the Player

The interest in Franco Mastantuono is not limited to Manchester United, as teams like Real Madrid or Inter Milan would also be observing his contractual situation. With an agreement in place until the end of 2026, River Plate would seek to extend his contract for one more year. If they succeed, the young player would become one of the highest-paid in the squad.

Franco Mastantuono has been linked in the past with Real Madrid. Juni Calafat, head of scouts for the white club and responsible for signings like Rodrygo, Valverde, and Vinícius, had been closely following his development for some time. However, everything points to the Argentine not playing at Bernabéu.

Franco Mastantuono Will Not Play at Real Madrid

The entourage of Franco Mastantuono adopted some attitudes that were not well received at Real Madrid. In the past, the player's agent used the club's interest to increase the footballer's value and secure a more favorable contract.

This situation was not to the liking of Florentino Pérez, who chose to rule out the player's arrival. In fact, Franco Mastantuono did not seem completely convinced of wanting to be part of the best team in the world.

For this reason, Manchester United and City are the clubs leading the potential signing of the Argentine player.Franco Mastantuono could be the next player in the Premier League in the coming years.