Real Madrid are reportedly keen on signing 16-year-old Argentine midfield sensation Franco Mastantuono from River Plate.
According to a report from Spanish publication AS, Real Madrid have now accelerated the move to sign Franco Mastantuono. The 16-year-old River Plate midfielder is on the radar of Barcelona and Chelsea as well.
Mastantuono has been linked with Manchester United as well. The youngster is highly rated in South America, and he has a bright future ahead of himself. He could prove to be a quality long-term acquisition for Los Blancos, and it remains to be seen whether they can secure an agreement with River Plate.
Real Madrid are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to play for them will be quite attractive for the young midfielder. He will be hoping to take the next step in his career and join a big club. Real Madrid could help him compete for major trophies in the coming seasons.
Meanwhile, Barcelona will be an exciting destination for Franco Mastantuono as well. They are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and they have a phenomenal track record when it comes to nurturing young players.
The 16-year-old will receive world class coaching at the two Spanish clubs and it remains to be seen where he ends up. He will probably be expecting a clear pathway to the first team, and it will be interesting to see which club can provide him with that opportunity.
Chelsea keen on Franco Mastantuono
Chelsea have been linked with the South American midfielder as well. The Blues have shown a willingness to invest in talented young players since the Todd Boehly-led takeover, and it will be interesting to see if they can beat the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona to sign the player.
He would be a quality long-term investment for them, and he could develop into a key player for the club with the right guidance. All three clubs have the financial resources to get the deal done, and it remains to be seen where the 16-year-old ends up eventually.
Although the midfielder is not ready to be a starter for the three aforementioned clubs, he will still expect to be a part of the first-team squad. It will be interesting to see if the clubs can provide him with the necessary assurances ahead of a potential move.
