Real Madrid has completed the signing of Franco Mastantuono from River Plate, with the deal being finalised on June 13, 2025. The Argentine player has joined the Spanish club on a six-year contract.
Transfer Details
The transfer was facilitated by the payment of Mastantuono’s $45m release clause, which was settled in instalments.
Player Background
Mastantuono is an attacking midfielder who has previously played for River Plate. He reportedly turned down several other proposals as his preferred destination was Real Madrid, describing it as his “absolute dream”.
Transfer Timeline
The transfer negotiations had been ongoing for several days prior to the completion of the deal. Reports on June 11 and June 6 indicated that Real Madrid were closing in on the transfer, with further updates on June 5 suggesting the club was close to signing the player, according to the latest related news.