He Real Madrid has been aware of several players In recent months. Saliba. Huijsen, Zubimendi or Alexander Arnold has just been some of them. But not everyone will end up arriving at the white team as the side of the Liverpool will.
This is the case of Franco Mastantonthat last summer It seemed that it was a signing aimed. Even Solari and Juni Calafat traveled to Argentina to know their intentions first hand. But everything has been crooked and Real Madrid unchecks its signing.
They are not going to make any movement for him and is getting closer to signing with his new club. River Plate continues to grab the 45 million euros clause To let it out. And there are several from the Premier, like Chelsea or City Those who are willing to pay it.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid remains oblivious to any negotiation To achieve your signing. Although they handled very good reports of the young Argentine midfielder. They have long made the decision not to launch for their transfer.
Real Madrid’s anger with Mastantuono
As we have already mentioned, last summer Solari and Calafat traveled to Argentina to meet with the player. They found their desire to play at Real Madrid as confirmed. It was a signing that seemed made for when he turned 18.
Mastantuono agents confirmaron To Real Madrid that in IBA to renew With River Plate to facilitate it. However, He ended up doing it which meant that he raised his termination clause. A movement that did not like anything in the Spanish capital and reacted instantly.
They felt that they had a player with their interest to sign it to get better conditions. Something that he did not like at all and that led the whites to make the decision. They retired from the race for him and left the premier clubs free.
A signing for next year towards the Premier
With just 17 years, Mastantuono has become a key piece for the River Plate. This season is serving to enshrine and has taken a leap in his performances. Although you still have things to polish, it has caught the attention of European clubs.
As we say, Manchester City and Chelsea seem to be the ones who carry the lead for signing. Economic potential have to pay the 45 million. And Mastantuono will have to settle for them instead of Real Madrid after the play of their agents.