Real Madrid has finalized a deal that Paris Saint-Germain had been trying to close for weeks.
The news concerns young Argentine player Franco Mastrantuono, who changed his destination at the last minute from PSG to Real Madrid.
According to Spanish media reports, Real Madrid officials have been heavily involved in the deal over the past few days, and the club has sent a representative to Argentina to finalize the deal.
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso also contacted the 17-year-old player to persuade him to move to the Santiago Bernabéu and the benefits it would have on his overall career.
Ultimately, Mastrantuono decided to accept Real Madrid’s offer, especially since he has been a Los Blancos fan since childhood, and he closed the door on Paris Saint-Germain’s offer, despite it being better financially, particularly.
According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid’s management is currently in contact with their counterparts at River Plate to finalize the deal. The player’s release clause is €45 million, and the Spanish club is working to reduce it, albeit slightly.
The player is expected to undergo a medical next week and sign a six-year contract with the Spanish capital club.
The timing of Mastantuono’s transfer to Los Blancos remains unknown. His contract is expected to expire in July, but River Plate is trying to keep him until the end of the year, and negotiations are ongoing between the two clubs.
