The 16-year-old attacker was on the cover of Spanish sports newspapers for being on Merengue’s radar and Núñez set their position: he is leaving for US$48 million.
The young attacker River Franco Mastantuono, 16, captured the attention of Real Madrid and he would have him on his radar to incorporate him now and polish him to integrate his team in the near future, according to Spanish media reports.
The interest of the “Merengue” club in the Argentine youth reached such a magnitude that Mastantuono It was on the cover of the main Spanish sports newspapers, including the renowned Marca in the capital of that country itself.
However, From River they made their position very clear: they will only allow his departure by paying his termination clause, which is US$48 million.
According to reports, both Mastantuono such as the French defender Leny Yoro are the targets of the “Merengue” club for the next transfer market, along with the renowned Kylian Mbappé.
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Although the young Argentine talent could not join the real Madrid until he reaches the age of majority, the Spanish club seeks to secure his signing before other European competitors enter the scene.
Other interested parties
Barcelona also showed interest in the promising youth midfielder, while in Benfica They were upset with the representation of the player, who had previously verbally agreed on his transfer for a termination clause of US$32 million.
However, no formal offer reached the Argentine club, leaving everything in great speculation.
Anticipating this situation, River acted intelligently and renewed Mastantuono’s contract until December 2026, raising his termination clause to $48 million, which will increase to $53 million ten days before the close of the next transfer market.
This move indicates the Argentine club’s willingness to retain its young star, at least for the moment.
Source: Ambito
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