RealMadridConfidencial Real Madrid can sign Mastantuono today, meeting tonight with his agent
The white team wants to meet tonight with his agents and River's management to finalize the signing
Real Madrid speeds up the operation for Franco Mastantuono. The white club has requested a formal meeting with the agents of the young Argentine talent. It will take place tonight in Buenos Aires.
The idea is to reach an agreement as soon as possible. The sporting management doesn't want PSG, who are also interested, to gain an advantage in the race for one of the most promising players in South America.
Calafat travels to Buenos Aires and Madrid takes the lead
Juni Calafat, the club's chief scout, is already in Argentina. He has traveled personally to lead negotiations with River Plate and the footballer's entourage. It's a clear sign: Madrid is serious.
Until now, no European club had approached River directly. Real Madrid has been the first to make a move on the ground, which has completely changed the scenario.
PSG has also shown interest and keeps contacts from Europe, but they haven't sent any representatives to Buenos Aires yet. The whites, with Calafat at the helm, have taken the lead.
River continues to refer to the €45 million clause. It's a high figure, but the white club is willing to negotiate. In any case, if there's no discount, Madrid could pay the full amount if Mastantuono accepts the sporting plan.
An operation that was broken and today could be closed
Mastantuono's story with Madrid isn't new. A year ago, the signing was on track. However, an unexpected move by his agents halted the operation.
The young player signed a new contract with River that raised his clause to the aforementioned €45 million. That twist strained the relationship and caused Madrid to withdraw.
For months, from Valdebebas, any approach was denied. It was even said that the club would wait until he "is really worth what his clause states".
However, time has passed. Mastantuono has kept growing, and the interest has been reactivated. Calafat's trip confirms it.
If everything goes well, tonight's meeting could be the key to closing the signing. Real Madrid doesn't want to lose one of the most sought-after talents on the market.
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