One of the young hopes of the Argentina national team and the “River Plate” club, Franco Mastantuono, is currently attracting the attention of several leading clubs in Europe. The 17-year-old midfielder has been particularly talked about in recent weeks among “Real Madrid” and “Paris Saint-Germain” teams.
It has been revealed that Franco has always intended to head to Europe, with his dream club being “Real”. However, although the Madrid team showed interest in the young talent, they did not take concrete steps to make an official offer.
Mastantuono couldn't wait
According to Diario AS, after waiting a long time for an official offer from “Real”, Franco Mastantuono eventually lost his patience and decided to continue his career in another direction. According to the source, the current Champions League winner “Paris Saint-Germain” is on the verge of adding the player to their squad.
In recent years, PSG has become one of the clubs that gathers young talents, and Franco's transfer may also take place within this policy.
Value and contract clauses
According to the Transfermarkt portal, Franco Mastantuono's market value is currently estimated at around 15 million euros. However, according to the contract with “River Plate”, any club wishing to buy him must pay at least 45 million euros for the transfer.
This amount may have caused hesitation among many grand clubs, but for PSG, such investments have become the new normal. The French champions seem to have made a firm decision to attract this wunderkind, who has the ability to play at a high level at such a young age.
Who is Franco?
Mastantuono has the ability to play in various positions in the main squad of “River Plate”. He has gained the trust of coaches not only for his central play but also for his freedom of movement on the wings. This young talent, who has grown up in the Argentine football academy, is seen by many experts as a future leader of the national team.
Conclusion: PSG – a new dream destination
The silence of “Real” has opened new doors for Franco. Now, his future is likely to continue in Paris. If PSG officially reaches an agreement, the Argentine player will begin playing in elite European matches. And perhaps, “Real” has missed out on another talent.
