Barcelona joins the bidding for Franco Mastantuono

Javier Parra Peña | 17 Apr 2025 | 00.30

Barcelona joins the bid for Franco Mastantuono

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The FC Barcelona has set its sights on one of the biggest promises in Argentine football: Franco Mastantuono. At just 17 years old, the attacking midfielder from River Plate has started to stand out strongly in the professional realm and is already a coveted target in the offices of the Catalan club. The sports management, led by Deco, has marked his name as a priority on the South American radar, aware that his potential could make him an enormously valuable piece in the coming years.

Mastantuono is not unfamiliar to European scouts. With mature performances in the first team of the millionaire club and a daring yet intelligent playing style, he has become the new star product from the academy that also saw the birth of figures like Enzo Fernández or Julián Álvarez. The youngster has already accumulated a decent amount of minutes in the elite, accelerating interest from various corners of the Old Continent.

FC Barcelona wants to sign Franco Mastantuono

For Barça, monitoring the player does not imply an immediate offensive but rather a future investment. The club's economic context prevents large expenditures in the short term, especially considering that the Argentine's release clause is around 45 million euros. Nevertheless, the Catalan side is not ruling out exploring creative strategies to position themselves favorably if the talent continues to grow.

The competition, however, is fierce. Entities like Real Madrid, Atlético, Chelsea, or Manchester United have also taken note of Mastantuono's potential. Still, at Can Barça, they are clear that they cannot lag behind if they wish to lead the market of young promises once more. In an increasingly globalized football world, identifying the next star before anyone else can make all the difference. And Mastantuono is aiming high.

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