Argentine sensation blocks PSG transfer as Real Madrid accelerate pursuit | OneFootball

After seemingly having decided to end their interest in Franco Mastantuono not so long ago, Real Madrid rekindled their pursuit of the Argentine wonderkid in the recent days.

In fact, it appeared like the 17-year-old River Plate prodigy was headed for PSG, who had ramped up their efforts to sign him and were ready to activate his release clause.

But things have taken a sudden U-turn in recent hours as Real Madrid have already sent emissaries, led by chief scout Juni Calafat, to secure the Argentine sensation’s signing.

Mastantuono blocks PSG move for now

Real Madrid are accelerating their pursuit of Mastantuono and intend to complete his signing within next week.

And, according to Matteo Moretto, the 17-year-old prodigy also prefers a move to Real Madrid and as such has blocked the PSG move for now.

Indeed, Mastantuono has paused the PSG operation for the time being so as to assess the proposal from Los Blancos and make his decision.

What is clear is that the Argentine gem sees Real Madrid as his preferred destination, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that the Santiago Bernabeu has been the player’s dream since he was a kid.

The Merengues are now in negotiations with the player’s camp and the club to try and close the deal at the earliest possible, possibly by activating his €45 million release clause.

Either way, the situation surrounding Mastantuono seems to have flipped completely over the past day.

From PSG leading the race, it appears that the new European champions are now behind Real Madrid in the race.