The River Plate attacking midfielder Franco Mastantuono has reportedly expressed his wish to join Real Madrid to Manchester United, which has increased the likelihood that Liverpool will sign him.
Mastantuono is becoming one of South America’s top young attacking midfield players, and teams like Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Liverpool are interested in him. Talented as a right winger or attacking midfielder, the 17-year-old has made 55 appearances for River thus far in his career, tallying seven goals and dishing out five assists.
Mastantuono is a target for both Manchester United and Real Madrid, according to a report published on April 29 by TEAMtalk’s transfer correspondent, Fraser Fletcher. According to sources who spoke to TEAMtalk, Chelsea is also considering the 17-year-old Argentine star, whose current release clause is £45 million.
Despite Manchester United’s serious interest in Mastantuono, TEAMtalk is aware that the teenager would find it difficult to resist a move to the Santiago Bernabeu and finds a move to Madrid to be very alluring.
Mastantuono to wait for Madrid as United back off over €40m clause
German journalist Garcia Grova has now disclosed on X that Mastantuono is prepared to hold off on making a deal until Madrid activates his release clause. Despite two meetings between Manchester United and the midfielder, the player and his group have informed the Premier League team that they would want to move to Madrid.
Although they were among the first teams to express interest in Mastantuono, Madrid has not yet made an official approach. It has been stated that his camp is prepared to wait until the very last minute before weighing its choices.
Los Blancos have a reputation for snagging up-and-coming South American talent. From that area, Federico Valverde, Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo, and Endrick were taken.
Mastantuono is a huge if for the defending La Liga winners, who may attempt to resurrect their team this summer. Due to his impressive achievements at River Plate, the attacking midfielder has gained attention and is now considered one of the most sought-after prospects in football worldwide.
