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Juni has personally traveled to Buenos Aires to finalize in person the signing of Mastantuono for Real Madrid
Real Madrid has taken a step forward in the race for Franco Mastantuono. Juni Calafat, head of international scouting for the club, has flown to Buenos Aires to personally finalize a deal that has become a top priority.
The young River Plate talent, just 17 years old, has caused great interest in Europe. Madrid has decided to act quickly and decisively to avoid losing him.
Mastantuono, absolute priority at Real Madrid
A year ago, everything seemed on track. The club had almost secured the player. But an unexpected move by his agents complicated everything. The signing of a new contract with River raised the release clause to €45 million.
Since then, Real Madrid stepped away from negotiations. Even internally, messages were sent such as: "We'll sign him when he really is worth what the clause says".
During that time, Mastantuono kept growing. On the field, his progress was meteoric. Off it, his name began to be strongly linked to clubs like PSG and Manchester City.
Both have tried to get ahead. Even in Paris, they claim that Luis Enrique has been directly involved in convincing the footballer.
Now, Real Madrid has returned with strength. With their best negotiator leading the way.
Calafat's trip speeds up the deal
Juni Calafat hasn't delegated this time. His trip to Argentina confirms that the deal is a total priority for the sporting management. When Calafat moves in person, it's a sign that the club wants to close the deal as soon as possible.
River Plate is keeping firm. They demand the €45 million clause ($48.5 million). In addition, they want the player to stay until after the Club World Cup. These are conditions that Real Madrid would be willing to accept, as already happened in Endrick's case.
Until now, no European club had taken such a direct step as this. Madrid has not only resumed contact, but has also shown up physically in Buenos Aires.
The negotiation is underway. Although PSG is pushing, Real Madrid trusts its strategy.
Everything suggests that Franco Mastantuono is closer than ever to Santiago Bernabéu.
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