Mastantuono's promise with Real Madrid knocking on the door, River gets serious

Real Madrid seems to be clear that Franco Mastantuono will be one of the signings they're going to make. In recent days, interest in acquiring his services has been reignited. Just when PSG seemed to be positioning themselves, although without openly negotiating.

In the midst of all this is River Plate, who don't want to lose such an important player for them. They've always asked Mastantuono to stay until the end of the season. That would mean he'd leave in the winter transfer window, since the season there ends in November.

This way, they'd have Mastantuono during the Club World Cup, which takes place this summer. It would also help Los Millonarios reach the Copa Libertadores final. Franco is an important player in his coach Marcelo Gallardo's plans.

Additionally, some sources indicate that the player may have already made a decision about his future. Although he still prioritizes Real Madrid's offer, he wants to play the Club World Cup with River Plate. They claim he may have promised to stay until December to finish the season.

Real Madrid has to make a decision with a shadow looming

Real Madrid may already know that signing Mastantuono this summer will be practically impossible because of his decision. They'll have to do it in the winter transfer window or risk waiting until 2026, when it could be too late. Especially because he could leave and head to another European club.

In the past, Liverpool was already very interested in signing him, as was Manchester City. In recent days, PSG has been the one most strongly rumored to make a move for him. Real Madrid already knows this, and waiting could be very risky.

Also, because they don't forget what happened last summer when they met with his agents. They promised they wouldn't renew with River to make his move to Real Madrid easier. In the end, they used this Madrid interest to sign a better contract with Los Millonarios, raising his release clause.