Franco Mastantuono, a 17-year-old attacking midfielder under contract to River Plate until December 2026, is a new talent on the Argentine soccer scene. He was recently announced as one of Paris Saint-Germain’s concrete leads for the mercato. However, Real Madrid have stepped in. Journalist Fabrizio Romano now claims that the player has made up his mind.
This journalist is generally reliable, and it’s the sense of the latest rumors that Mastantuono will finally sign for Real Madrid. Even if it’s not a foregone conclusion. There’s been no official confirmation, and there’s obviously still some negotiating to be done. And therefore a possible blockage.
But a transfer to PSG, announced a few days ago as highly likely, is now a long way off. Especially as coach Luis Enrique has made it clear since his arrival that he does not want a player who is reluctant to come.
We’ll have to wait and see, as there’s no such thing as a sure thing when it comes to rumours. Particularly as regards the details of the discussions. Above all, we’re waiting to see which PSG leads will materialize.
