Real Madrid imminent new arrival hailed as ‘one of the most important talents to emerge in 20-30 years in Argentina’ | OneFootball

It has been the Arda Guler saga all over again for Real Madrid and Franco Mastantuono this summer as Los Blancos once again turned up at the last moment to lure the player away after he had an agreement with another club.

Unlike Guler who was close to Barcelona, Mastantuono was inching closer to signing for PSG when Real Madrid stepped in and took control. They now have an agreement in place and the deal appears to be all but official.

In the young midfielder, the men in white have secured arguably the biggest young talent in world football and a player who is seen to be the next big thing.

His release clause stands at €45 million and Real Madrid are willing to fork out that sum but the deal has hit a small hurdle in recent hours after it came to light that the actual fee could soar much higher.

River Plate president speaks

Speaking to the media earlier today, River Plate president Jorge Brito was asked to speak about the talented midfielder’s rumoured departure and whether it was indeed happening.

Set to join Real Madrid soon. (Photo by Marcelo Hernandez/Getty Images)

“Mastantuono’s departure? If the player wants to leave, let him leave, and whoever wants him has to pay the release clause in his contract,” he said, revealing that the door was indeed open to Mastantuono’s departure.

He then went on to reveal that the club would do no favours to any team looking to buy the youngster and that paying his release clause was the only feasible means through which the operation could go through.

“There’s no room for negotiation about that [Paying the release clause].”

Staying on the topic of the Argentine attacking midfielder, the club president made a massive claim about his talent and endless potential that has been hyped a lot in recent years.

“Mastantuono is one of the most important talents to emerge in the last 20 to 30 years in Argentina.”

Source: Cenital