Didac Aguirre He achieved what Calafat couldn't, signing sealed thanks to him after speaking with Florentino.
The main person responsible who surpassed Juni Calafat to secure a highly important signing for Real Madrid
For years, one of the most important figures at Real Madrid has been Juni Calafat. With a natural talent for discovering great talents, Calafat has been responsible for the success of several signings. With players like Vinicius and Rodrygo joining Real Madrid thanks to him, Calafat's skills are impressive.
However, one of Real Madrid's main targets for this summer eluded Calafat. Unable to convince the player to sign for Real Madrid, Juni Calafat was outdone by Santiago Solari. The former Real Madrid coach spent several months recommending and working on Franco Mastantuono's signing for the Madrid side.
Considering Mastantuono a generational talent, Solari managed to convince Florentino Pérez to finalize this transfer. An operation that, in addition to strengthening the midfield, shows Solari's skills to secure major signings.
Outdoing Juni Calafat
Having been part of River Plate since January 2024, Franco Mastantuono has delivered more than remarkable performances. At just 17 years old, Mastantuono has attracted the interest of several clubs in Europe. Real Madrid, above all, has been the most interested team in signing a player they consider essential for the coming seasons.
However, Juni Calafat couldn't make progress in a transfer where PSG emerged as the favorite to secure his services. Facing the threat from the Parisian club, Santiago Solari once again proved crucial for Real Madrid, convincing Florentino to pursue this transfer.
Having good relationships with the player's circle and with River Plate, Solari has been a decisive factor in this operation. This, far from putting Juni Calafat in a bad light, proves all the options Real Madrid have to secure their signings.
Juni Calafat's lessons
While Solari achieved with Mastantuono what Juni Calafat couldn't, the Argentine may have learned more than one thing from Real Madrid's chief scout. Whether it's entirely Solari's responsibility or not, Mastantuono's signing is a reality thanks to him.
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