Fabrizio Romano Says Real Madrid Ready to Deal Major Blow to PSG for €45M-Rated Talent | OneFootball

PSG appeared to be leading the race to sign Franco Mastantuono, one of South America’s brightest young prospects, ahead of the summer transfer window. However, it’s Real Madrid that pulled away and won the race.

The French giants have been keeping a close eye on the River Plate midfielder, and according to TyC Sports journalist Germán García Grova, they’ve already begun talks and consider him a priority target.

Manchester United, though, are reportedly the most serious contender so far. Transfer insider César Luis Merlo claims the Premier League club has scouted Mastantuono in person and is well aware of his €45 million release clause—a key detail that could shape how the competition unfolds.

Real Madrid edge PSG for Franco Mastantuono

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On Thursday, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that Mastantuono has decided to join Real Madrid. The young Argentine views Madrid as his dream move, and personal terms are already in place. All parties have been informed.

With the player committed, Real Madrid will now look to negotiate with River Plate on a transfer fee instead of paying the release clause. PSG remain attentive to the situation.

This week, Sky Sport’s Florian Plettenberg reported that Real Madrid are now in direct talks with Mastantuono. The Spanish ramped up their interest to not lose the young Argentine to PSG.

Juni Calafat is in Buenos Aires negotiating with both the player and River Plate, and Mastantuono is open to the move. José Ángel Sánchez is pushing to get the deal done in time for the Club World Cup.