Real Madrid signed Franco Mastantuono from River Plate on Friday. The Spanish giants announced the Argentine teenager will join their squad for six seasons. His contract runs from August 14, 2025 through June 30, 2031. The young forward celebrates his 18th birthday on August 14. Legal rules require players to reach adult age before moving to European clubs.
Madrid paid around 45 million euros for the talented winger. The club will spread payments across three separate installments. Mastantuono becomes their third summer addition after Dean Housen and Trent Alexander-Arnold. River Plate developed the skillful attacker through their youth academy system. Argentine media praised his technical ability and vision on the field.
The teenager impressed scouts during recent matches for his club team. His speed and dribbling skills caught attention from major European teams. Madrid beat other interested clubs to secure his signature. Mastantuono will train with the first team when he arrives. The club expects him to contribute immediately to their attacking options.
Madrid paid around 45 million euros for the talented winger. The club will spread payments across three separate installments. Mastantuono becomes their third summer addition after Dean Housen and Trent Alexander-Arnold. River Plate developed the skillful attacker through their youth academy system. Argentine media praised his technical ability and vision on the field.
The teenager impressed scouts during recent matches for his club team. His speed and dribbling skills caught attention from major European teams. Madrid beat other interested clubs to secure his signature. Mastantuono will train with the first team when he arrives. The club expects him to contribute immediately to their attacking options.
