✅ It’s official: Franco Mastantuono joins Real Madrid | OneFootball

He was the most anticipated signing, and today Real Madrid has made it official. Franco Mastantuono is now a new player for Real Madrid.

Mastantuono arrives after a transfer between Real Madrid and River Plate, being the RECORD transfer in Argentine football. And that's because Real Madrid will pay the release clause of 45 million euros to River Plate.

The player signs a contract for six seasons, until June 30, 2031. Mastantuono will join Xabi Alonso's team once the Club World Cup is over. The global tournament will be the last competition he plays with the River Plate jersey.

Real Madrid-River Plate, a unique connection

Mastantuono's arrival marks a new chapter in the connection of legends who have defended the colors of both the Merengue team and the Millionaire. A connection that begins with perhaps the greatest legend of both clubs: Alfredo Di Stéfano.

The Blond Arrow was the first player to wear the white jersey after playing for River Plate. Then, a series of players followed: Quique Wolff, Oscar Ruggeri, Santiago Solari, Javier Saviola, Gonzalo Higuaín... and now Franco Mastantuono. The Bernabéu and the Monumental, closer than ever.

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