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Real Madrid feels betrayed. Interested in the 17-year-old Argentinian talent, the Casa Blanca club saw him as an accessible promise, particularly due to the end of his contract scheduled for December 2024. But the situation changed completely when Franco Mastantuono decided to extend his stay at River Plate, leading to an increase in his salary and above all the establishment of a release clause of 45 million euros, the highest in Argentine football.
The little wonderkid had attracted the attention of prestigious clubs, such as Real Madrid, Barcelona and Milan following his impressive performances in the first team. But due to the amount of his clause and these practices deemed inappropriate by Madrid leaders, Marca claims the Spanish club felt forced to withdraw from negotiations. Mastantuono remains a promising player, but who will definitely not be part of Real Madrid’s ranks for the months to come.
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