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Real Madrid Win Race for Argentina Teen Star Mastantuono

Franco Mastantuono (River Plate)
August 14, 2025

Real Madrid have secured the signing of 17-year-old River Plate prodigy Franco Mastantuono on a six-year contract, beating Chelsea, Manchester United, and PSG to the in-demand attacking midfielder, who joins after the Club World Cup.
River Plate initially wanted to keep Mastantuono until end-2025, but agreed to release him after the Club World Cup. The Argentina youth international, already a senior debutant, will officially join Madrid on his 18th birthday, August 14.

Real Madrid Set to Announce Franco Mastantuono Signing

Franco Mastantuono (River Plate)
Announcement expected next week

Real Madrid will sign 17-year-old Argentine star Franco Mastantuono for €45 million from River Plate. He’ll join Los Blancos in August after playing in the Club World Cup for River.
Madrid beat PSG and Manchester United in the race after the player chose them as his top option. He signs a six-year contract and is viewed as a midfield successor to Luka Modric.

Real Madrid Finalizing €45M Deal for Mastantuono

Franco Mastantuono (River Plate)
June 6, 2025

Real Madrid are close to signing 17-year-old Franco Mastantuono from River Plate for €45 million. The midfielder will join Madrid in August after representing River at the Club World Cup in the United States.
Madrid beat PSG in the race and secured a long-term deal. Mastantuono will stay with River until his 18th birthday in August, then move to Spain on a six-year contract as part of Madrid’s post-Modric midfield rebuild.

Seventeen clubs circle River Plate’s Franco Mastantuono

Franco Mastantuono (River Plate)
Summer 2025

River Plate’s 17-year-old starlet Franco Mastantuono is attracting interest from 17 European clubs, including Real Madrid, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea, after his standout Superclásico goal against Boca Juniors.
Mastantuono has a €45m release clause and a contract running until December 2027. Though River want to keep him longer, the player’s form and age make him a prime target for top-tier sides.

PSG Open Talks for River Plate Prodigy Franco Mastantuono

Franco Mastantuono (River Plate)
April 2025

PSG have prioritized signing 17-year-old midfield star Franco Mastantuono, entering direct negotiations with River Plate.
Despite River’s hope to keep Mastantuono for 18 more months, PSG are pushing to secure a deal amid heavy European competition.

River Plate Confirm Franco Mastantuono Will Stay Until End of 2025

Franco Mastantuono (River Plate)
April 2025 (Confirmed for remainder of 2025 season)

River Plate’s general secretary has confirmed that highly-rated 17-year-old Franco Mastantuono, a Chelsea and Manchester United target, will stay at the club through December 2025.
Despite a £38m release clause and major European interest, River Plate plan to retain Mastantuono this season, with a possible sale opening in the 2026 winter transfer window.

Franco Mastantuono Transfer Race Heats Up as Top Clubs Circle

Franco Mastantuono (River Plate)
April 2025

Manchester United, Chelsea, and Real Madrid are reportedly preparing to battle for River Plate’s 17-year-old star Franco Mastantuono, who has a €45m release clause.
Mastantuono can only move to Europe after turning 18 in August, following his Club World Cup appearance. No official bids have been made, but interest from top clubs is growing fast.

Man United Target River Plate Teen Star Franco Mastantuono


Franco Mastantuono
(River Plate)
April 2025

Manchester United are eyeing 17-year-old River Plate midfielder Franco Mastantuono, who has a £38m release clause and is eligible to move to England after turning 18 in August.
Compared to Phil Foden, Mastantuono has scored 3 goals in 12 games this year. He’s also attracting interest from Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, and Inter, with a senior Argentina call-up expected in June.

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