Manchester United are willing to trigger Franco Mastantuono’s release clause, although the player is willing to wait for Real Madrid’s approach.
According to TYC Sports, Franco Mastantuono is destined for a move away from River Plate in the near future, with Manchester United ready to trigger his €45 million release clause. The teenage defender has seen an exponential rise in stature, and despite having a host of suitors, he wants to wait for Real Madrid’s approach.
Franco Mastantuono has made a great impression on many of his suitors, as there’s big interest coming from top European clubs. The report earmarks Marseille’s admiration for the player as well as Manchester United, with the main story being about the Red Devils and their intentions with the defender.
Manchester United are not the only English club vying for the defender, as Chelsea are also active in the race. Mastantuono has a €45 million release clause in his contract, which the Red Devils are willing to trigger to sign the teenager in the summer.
Manchester United are ready to make their move, as they view the defender as a solid addition to their future plans. The €45m-rated Argentine prodigy has already shown the maturity and readiness to feature in first-team action, although the Red Devils face a big roadblock in this pursuit.
The idea here is to trigger the release clause and probably blow away competing clubs out of the race. However, there are big indications from the player’s camp that Mastantuono could be open to staying at River Plate throughout 2025, meaning the Red Devils may be pegged back in their efforts amid interest from Real Madrid.
Franco Mastantuono willing to wait for Real Madrid
The report states that Real Madrid have currently pulled out of negotiations for the player, which might be connected to his release clause. Florentino Perez does not wish to invest as much as €45 million in the promising defender, although there are indications that the Spanish giants retain an interest.
Mastantuono for his part only wants to join Real Madrid and is willing to wait for the Spanish giants to re-enter the race. Hence the idea of him staying put at River Plate is now a big news in this saga, which could hurt Manchester United’s chances in their pursuit to sign the defender.
