Real Madrid Confidencial Official pending announcement: Mastantuono has reportedly already signed for Real Madrid
Journalist César Luis Merlo confirmed that the signing of the Argentine player is already completely finalized
Franco Mastantuono is now officially a Real Madrid player, according to the latest reports from Argentina. The international, under Scaloni's management, reportedly took advantage of his free morning to undergo a medical examination with the club and sign the contract. This way, the midfielder will be a Real Madrid player until 2031.
According to Argentine journalist César Luis Merlo, the young midfielder will join the team managed by Xabi Alonso on August 15.Franco Mastantuono will arrive in Madrid one day after turning 18 years old.
Real Madrid signs Franco Mastantuono until 2031
At just 17 years old, Franco Mastantuono is already considered the great gem of Argentine soccer. His performance at River Plate has put him on the radar of the top clubs, and his potential completely convinced Real Madrid. The club didn't hesitate to take him from Paris Saint-Germain, which was about to complete his transfer.
In fact, Luis Enrique seemed to have lured him, but the young man decided to reject all offers to fulfill his dream.Franco Mastantuono always wanted to play for Real Madrid, and he made this clear to those closest to him.
Xabi Alonso will count on him from day one
Now he faces a six-year contract in which he will seek to establish himself by showing his enormous quality and potential. According to Manu Carreño on "El Larguero", the midfielder isn't coming to be a substitute, but to play a leading role from the very beginning. Xabi Alonso's plan is to place him as an attacking midfielder, alongside Jude Bellingham and just behind Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius.
The essential thing is that, according to César Luis Merlo, Franco Mastantuono has already signed his contract with Real Madrid. The official announcement of the agreement could take place in a matter of weeks, days, or even hours, depending on the schedule. The club will have to finalize everything with River Plate.
What is certain is that the Argentine team won't be able to count on the young talent for the remainder of the Copa Libertadores. He will be at the Club World Cup, a competition in which Real Madrid also participates and where we'll see a bit more of the Argentine prodigy.
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