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It has been reported by writer Jorge C. Picon (with attribution to RM4Arab) that the Argentine phenomenon Franco Mastantuono is interested in playing for Real Madrid. This is a significant development.
With his breakout performance at River Plate this season, Mastantuono, who is just 16 years old, has become one of the most sought-after young talents in the football industry.
Over the course of his brief time with the River Plate senior team, the youthful and versatile midfielder has already broken a number of records, and he is expected to achieve even more success in the future.
Real Madrid and Barcelona are two of the teams who have shown interest in signing the young player, whose current contract has a release clause that is worth €45 million.
The choice of Mastantuono is Real Madrid.
Now, according to the story that was cited before, Mastantuono has decided to sign with Real Madrid, and he is prepared to give the Merengues precedence over his other potential suitors.
Through the establishment of connections between the club and the kid’s entourage, the club has communicated their interest in the player and has made an effort to get more familiar with the youth and his camp.
It has been observed that Mastantuono has told people around him that he wants to join Real Madrid and wants his entourage to prioritize any offer from the Whites. The reaction that Los Blancos have got has been quite good, and it has also been known that Mastantuono has indicated that he wants to join Real Madrid.
Club to repeat Endrick formula?
The fact that Mastantuono has a preference is something that Real Madrid is aware of, and they feel that it will make future discussions with River Plate much simpler.
As was indicated previously, the contract that the 16-year-old player has with the Argentine giants has a release clause that is worth €45 million. However, the Merengues are hoping to strike an agreement for a deal that is less expensive.
In light of this, it is being said that Los Blancos could be able to implement the “Endrick formula” with the signing of Mastantuono as well.
In essence, the plan would be for Real Madrid to pay the transfer price for the adolescent in two parts: the first component would be set, while the second part would be flexible.
In addition, the recently crowned La Liga champions stipulate that Mastantuono would be permitted to continue playing for River Plate until he reaches the age of 18 in August of 2025.
One of these variable payment provisions would be depending on the player’s involvement, which would provide Real Madrid with some assurance that the player would continue to be given playing time.
The tactic has shown to be quite successful with Endrick at Palmeiras, and it would be a good idea to do it again with Mastantuono’s arrival as well.
