Real Madrid’s Hijacking of PSG Transfer Target Sees New Last-Minute Details Emerge | OneFootball

PSG appeared to be leading the race to sign Franco Mastantuono, one of South America’s brightest young prospects, heading into the summer transfer window. But it’s Real Madrid that ended up beating them to the punch.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that  Mastantuono decided to join Real Madrid, viewing the move as a dream come true. The Argentine teenager has already agreed to personal terms.

As the deal takes shape, more details are emerging about how the switch happened, especially after PSG seemed to be the likely destination.

New details on PSG missing out on Mastantuono  to Real Madrid emerge

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Journalist Jorge C. Picón reported on Wednesday that Luis Enrique had called Mastantuono, and PSG had convinced him. It was only a matter of hours before he was going to sign with the French club—until Real Madrid came in and completely changed the game. Mastantuono’s priority was always Real Madrid.

Romano recently reported that Real Madrid’s Juni Calafat left for Spain after reaching an agreement on personal terms with Mastantuono. A long-term deal had already been agreed upon, and the club was working to finalize an agreement with River Plate.