Done Deal: Real Madrid top target expected to join the club in August | OneFootball

Franco Mastantuono has become a household name in Real Madrid circles in recent weeks, simply on account of speculation linking him with a move to Santiago Bernabeu.

Although Real Madrid are indeed the frontrunner in the race to sign Mastantuono, River Plate are playing hardball.

There has also been uncertainty regarding when Mastantuono will join the camp, as many suggest he could be loaned back to River Plate.

Mastantuono pursuit: A done deal

However, journalist Gaston Edul has confirmed that Real Madrid’s pursuit of Mastantuono is now a done deal after weeks of negotiations.

This could prove to be a significant breakthrough for the club, who have been keen on reinforcing their ranks in the creative department, especially after losing Luka Modric.

Franco Mastantuono will become Real Madrid’s third major signing this summer (Photo by Marcelo Hernandez/Getty Images)

Edul adds that Mastantuono will also join the Real Madrid camp in August and will, therefore, be available for action at the start of next season.

Although he may not participate in the FIFA Club World Cup for Los Blancos, his availability from August will give Xabi Alonso additional options in the creative department.

Providing Real Madrid have met Mastantuono’s €40 million release clause, the River Plate star would become the biggest sale in Argentine footballing history.

This does, however, contradict an earlier report which claimed that the young attacker will join the club in June and will be able to represent the club in the FIFA Club World Cup.

But if he joins in August, it is likely that Mastantuono will be playing for River Plate in the FIFA Club World Cup, potentially even featuring against Real Madrid if the stars align.