River Plate will block Real Madrid interest in rising teen star

Football Espana

·6 January 2025

River Plate will block Real Madrid interest in rising teen star

Real Madrid will not make a January move for River Plate star Franco Mastantuono.

Los Blancos have been tracking the 17-year-old for over 12 months, with reports in 2024 from Marca reporting he was keen on a move to Madrid, as they reached an understanding on terms.

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However, despite the ongoing link, Mastantuono is under contract until 2026 and the club would prefer a delayed exit.

Mastantuono does not turn 18 until August and a summer transfer would be easier for all involved and reports from Diario AS indicate that is the plan.

Additionally, if Real Madrid were to make a January offer for the Argentina U17 international, River Plate are prepared to hold out for his full €40m release clause with the potential of pushing that up to €45m.

Club sources have indicated conversations are already in place to complete a transfer but there is no chance of him making a move at the start of 2025.