Real Madrid fans will get a glimpse of new signature Franco Mastantuono at the FIFA Club World Cup this summer.
Los Blancos has confirmed a deal to sign the Argentinian Wonderkid after weeks of transfer discussions with River Plate.
The 17-year-old will land as the third signing of Real Madrid of the summer window after a wave for Dean Huijsen and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The determination of Real Madrid to close a deal is crucial in the negotiations with a clause of € 63 million that is activated in his contract to secure an exit.
The FIFA rules on contracts for players under the age of 18 mean that he cannot participate until he turns 18 on August 14, but he is expected to go to Madrid immediately after the World Cup.
River Plate President Jorge Brito offered an update on how the transfer was packed, because he confirmed that the club could not keep him until the end of 2025 because of the attitude of Real Madrid.
“Real Madrid told us, it's this or nothing,” according to quotes from Diario as.
“From there we knew that he would no longer continue with us.
“The deal came when the clause was performed by the player in an agreement with the club, so the costs were revealed. It is a huge transaction and we couldn't cut Franco's dream.”
With the structure of the transfer, Real Madrid can remain immediately paid within the financial rules of La Liga, with € 20 million immediately, € 12.5 million in June 2026 and another € 12.5 million in June 2027.
The remaining gap of up to € 65 million relates to tax on purchases from players outside the European Union.
River plate is placed in group E in the tournament, next to Urawa Red Diamonds, Monterrey and UEFA Champions League finalists Inter Milan, starting against Urawa in Seattle on June 17.