OFFICIAL: Real Madrid signs Franco Mastantuono

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Real Madrid continues to strengthen its squad with young and proven quality talent. The white club has officially confirmed the signing of Franco Mastantuono, one of the most promising jewels in Argentine football. Coming from River Plate, the 17-year-old forward joins the list of Madrid's reinforcements in this transfer window, following the already confirmed arrivals of Dean Huijsen and Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Mastantuono arrives after an intense dispute in which the merengue club emerged victorious over PSG. River was not willing to negotiate below the €45 million set by his release clause, a figure that Madrid was willing to pay to secure the player's services. Juni Calafat's intervention was crucial in closing the deal, following a formula previously seen in the signing of Arda Güler.

One of the brightest prospects today

Considered the greatest talent recently emerged in Argentina, the left-footed player has impressed with his boldness and maturity on the field. Capable of playing on the right wing or in central areas, he stands out for his vision, ability to create imbalance, and a striking ability that has already made him a key player in high-stakes matches, such as his goal in the last Superclásico against Boca Juniors.

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His potential has not gone unnoticed, not even by the Argentine national team, where he has already made his debut, becoming the youngest player to do so in decades. With this signing, Real Madrid reaffirms its commitment to capturing emerging talents before their definitive breakthrough. Mastantuono, Huijsen, and Alexander-Arnold represent different yet complementary profiles in a project that continues to combine top-level present with an increasingly promising future.

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