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 rumoured to be in the sights of Paris Saint-Germain. Florian Plettenberg claims that the club is in talks with the player, with Luis Campos a fan of the Argentinian.
PSG is pursuing its recruitment strategy focused on young talent, and is now targeting Franco Mastantuono, the 17-year-old Argentine attacking midfielder who has shone with River Plate, scoring 7 goals and providing 4 assists in 18 games in all competitions this season. Luis Campos, impressed by the player’s potential, has been monitoring his progress in Argentina, and Paris is reportedly ready to lift his €45 million release clause to sign him.
Luis Enrique has approved the player’s profile, but there is strong competition, notably from Real Madrid and several major European clubs. Despite this, PSG’s determination and long-term project could convince Mastantuono, following in the footsteps of recent arrivals such as Barcola, Doué and Neves. It remains to be seen whether Paris can beat its rivals to attract the Argentine nugget to Ligue 1.
