Change in Mastantuono's future with the World Cup as the goal, Xabi Alonso applauds

Real Madrid is at the center of all the rumors due to their connection with Franco Mastantuono. The River Plate footballer was reportedly very close to signing for PSG, but the white club's executives intervened at the last minute and changed the dynamics of the transfer. From the Valdebebas offices, they are working to bring him into Santiago Bernabéu locker room as soon as possible.

Even through payment of the release clause, everything indicates that Mastantuono would have to wait until the end of the summer, after turning 18 years old (18 years old), to change football Confederation. FIFA regulationsprevent players like the "30" from River, who is not yet of legal age, from changing Confederation to avoid uncontrolled transfers.

With the goal of adding Franco Mastantuono to the group of players Xabi Alonso will take to the Club World Cup, Real Madrid has started working immediately. The information published by José Félix Díaz indicates that the Madrid team found a precedent thanks to other Argentine footballers who had Italian or French passports. This is the case for Franco Mastantuono, whose dual nationality is Italian.

Precisely based on that dual nationality that the current River Plate player would have, FIFA would give the green light to the change of Confederation... even though Mastantuono has not yet turned 18 years old (18 years old). That legal avenue, based on multiple precedents from other teams in the global football elite, would give the green light to one of the most desired signings of this transfer window.

Race against the clock

After setting the generational renewal of the defense on track, Xabi Alonso's main priority, the urgency of the leaders headed by Florentino Pérez is in the midfield. Not surprisingly, Toni Kroos's retirement and Luka Modric's departure are significant losses for the center of the field, which still lack a direct replacement.

Franco Mastantuono would be the chosen one to play that role. The possibility that the footballer could arrive at Real Madrid in January 2026 or at the end of the Club World Cup is starting to fade, especially after the precedent found. Before exercising that prerogative, the footballer must undergo the relevant medical examination, something that will not be easy.

Because the Argentine attacking midfielder is focused with Lionel Scaloni's squad during the current international break:  he made his debut in the victory against Chile. This draft with his national team delays the timeline, albeit slightly. Many expect the signing to be officially announced by next week.

The timing, if that roadmap is followed, would fit perfectly. With the footballer officially announced, Real Madrid would have previously ensured that everything is in order... including the execution of those legal precedents that allow Mastantuono, by virtue of his Italian passport, to change Confederation before the Club World Cup and before reaching legal age.