Franco Mastantuono, a 17-year-old attacking midfielder under contract to River Plate until December 2026, is a new talent in Argentine soccer. He has joined the long list of players rumored to be in the sights of Paris Saint-Germain. PSG Inside Actus reports that Paris is well into this complicated race.
Some of Europe’s biggest names are interested.
“Following his outstanding performances in Argentina, several soccer giants, including Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Real Madrid, are showing a keen interest in his services.
The Parisian club is preparing a serious offensive to recruit Mastantuono. A PSG delegation visited South America at the beginning of December to supervise a number of young talents, with a particular focus on the Argentinian prodigy.
Mastantuono in no hurry.
However, the competition is stiff. Real Madrid, with their reputation for attracting young South American talent, have reportedly deemed Mastantuono’s €45 million release clause too high, opening the door to other suitors. For his part, Mastantuono, under contract with River Plate until 2026, seems to prefer a certain stability.
Sources close to the player indicate that he wishes to remain in Argentina until he comes of age in August 2025, before considering a transfer to Europe.”
Nothing impossible, Mastantuono is a young talent and PSG must be attentive to these players who are making a name for themselves among the hopefuls of their generation. Like other major European clubs. But nothing has been done yet.
No concrete elements and many possible outcomes. So it’s hard to see things clearly. We wouldn’t be surprised if PSG really tried their luck, but we wouldn’t be surprised if they failed to come up with anything concrete.
Paris may have other players in mind, while Mastantuono may have other preferences. Let’s wait and see if there’s the slightest sign of confirmation.
