River Plate expertise Franco Mastantuono is beginning to make a reputation for himself in Europe, and that’s earlier than the Membership World Cup has began. The 17-year-old starlet has been in full move for River this season, and will make the transfer to Europe in 2026.
That transfer gave the impression to be destined for the Spanish capital. Regardless of curiosity from Atletico Madrid, Actual Madrid moved early for Mastantuono, and had reportedly agreed phrases on a contract with {the teenager}, as Sporting Director Santiago Solari led talks. Their plan, as per Diario AS, was to attend till the winter switch window, when Mastantuono has a yr left on his deal, to barter a decrease charge.
Just lately, Paris Saint-Germain have emerged as a chief competitor although. PSG are prepared to pay the €40-45m launch clause that River are demanding for Mastantuono this summer time, one thing that Los Blancos have thus far been unwilling to do.
Actual Madrid ship Juni Calafat to Argentina
After information that Los Blancos had despatched emissaries to Buenos Aires, AS say that Head Scout Juni Calafat, who performed a key function within the signings of Rodrygo Goes, Vinicius Junior and Endrick Felipe, is amongst the touring celebration. He might effectively meet with each River and Mastantuono, and Actual Madrid’s plan is to pay €40m, though a few of that charge can be in variables. slightly than the fastened charge PSG would pay.
To date River have been unwilling to barter, referring Actual Madrid to the discharge clause. Mastantuono remains to be eager to signal on on the Santiago Bernabeu, however would keep in Argentina till a minimum of 2026.
PSG ‘favourites’ for Mastantuono
Even so, Santi Aouna has solid PSG as ‘favourites’ for Mastantuono’s signature in the intervening time. They’ve held talks with Mastantuono and River, and are knowledgeable of the method to activate his launch clause. In the meantime he notes that Actual Madrid have enquired to search out out whether or not the deal is finished but.
🚨⚪️🔴🇦🇷 #TorneoApertura |
❗️Pour le second, le PSG reste favori dans le file Franco Mastantuono.
🗣 Paris a déjà échangé avec le joueur/ River Plate et connaît toutes les circumstances pour lever sa clause libératoire de 45M€
➡️ Ces dernières heures, le Actual Madrid a pris… pic.twitter.com/gnOMBwrllc
— Santi Aouna (@Santi_J_FM) June 3, 2025