Real Madrid Confidencial Real Madrid finalize Mastantuono's signing, and there's already a date for the official announcement.
The Argentine footballer will join Real Madrid, although he will not play in the next Club World Cup
Franco Mastantuono will be a new footballer for Real Madrid. The deal was finalized in just 96 hours, much faster than expected. River Plate will receive around €46 million, a sum that includes both the release clause and the corresponding taxes.
The young Argentine will sign a six-season contract with Real Madrid, until 2031. Although the possibility was considered for him to remain at River Plate until December, everything indicates that he will join the white club in August, once the Club World Cup is over. In fact, the official announcement is scheduled for next week.
Real Madrid signs Mastantuono thanks to Juni Calafat
Without a doubt, this signing wouldn't have been possible without the key work of Juni Calafat, head of international scouting, and José Ángel Sánchez, general director of Real Madrid. Both firmly backed the addition of the young talent, traveling to Buenos Aires to start negotiations with River and the player's entourage.
From that moment on, Franco Mastantuono was very clear, since his desire was to wear the white jersey. For this reason, he decided to halt all ongoing talks, including a very advanced one with Paris Saint-Germain of Luis Enrique. A decisive move by Real Madrid to secure Argentina's greatest gem.
When will Franco Mastantuono arrive at Real Madrid?
The young Argentine talent will land at Santiago Bernabéu in August, once the Club World Cup is over. That same month, he will reach the age of majority. Initially, FrancoMastantuono planned to stay in Buenos Aires at least until the beginning of next year.
His main goal was to win the Copa Libertadores with River Plate before making the leap to Europe, intending to arrive in Madrid as a recognized figure on the continent. However, the white club has other plans. Xabi Alonso wants to bring him in as soon as possible so he can start adapting to European soccer, knowing the enormous technical potential he has.
Even though he can't play in the United States, the latest reports indicate that Real Madrid will release the statement next week.Franco Mastantuono will become a Madridist in the coming days.
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