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.