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Argentina wonderkid Franco Mastantuono has reportedly agreed to signal a brand new cope with River Plate whilst a few of Europe’s greatest golf equipment together with Manchester United battle it out for his companies.
A earlier report lined by The Peoples Individual relayed that Mastantuono is needed by United, who’ve a wealthy historical past of signing the world’s greatest and most promising children earlier than turning them into world superstars.
It’s understood that United went a step forward and despatched representatives to maintain a detailed eye on the 16-year-old as they weighed up going after his signature.
Mastantuono made historical past in River Plate’s 3-0 win over Excursionistas as he turned the joint-second youngest goalscorer in Argentine soccer historical past, matching Sergio Aguero’s report.
The one individual to eclipse the United goal’s feat is the legendary Diego Maradona, who scored for Argentinos Juniors aged 16 years and 5 days.
In line with HITC, United might must thrust back competitors from Manchester Metropolis, who’re additionally admirers of Mastantuono.
“Sources have informed HITC that Manchester United and Manchester Metropolis are eager on the 16-year-old River Plate attacking midfielder.”
“Chelsea, Metropolis, United, Actual Madrid, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain have spoken with intermediaries about Mastantuono in latest months.”
Amidst all this, HITC add that River Plate should not at the moment contemplating parting methods with their proficient gem simply but.
Mastantuono has determined to signal a brand new contract to increase his keep on the membership. He’s poised to shun the heavy curiosity in him from European elites like United.
His present phrases are set to run out in a yr. He’s thought to have a launch clause value round £25m.
Switch professional Fabrizio Romano additionally confirmed that Mastantuono is all however set to place pen to paper on a brand new deal that can see the worth of his launch clause elevated considerably, giving the likes of United hope that they will nonetheless have him within the close to future.
Romano wrote on X (previously Twitter), “River Plate have agreed new cope with prime expertise Franco Mastantuono (2007). High European golf equipment are already following him however the brand new deal is 100% executed till December 2026.”
“Launch clause: €45m, as much as €50m simply 10 days earlier than finish of the window.”
🚨🔴⚪️ River Plate have agreed new cope with prime expertise Franco Mastantuono (2007).
High European golf equipment are already following him however the brand new deal is 100% executed till December 2026, as per @CLMerlo. 🇦🇷
👀 Launch clause: €45m, as much as €50m simply 10 days earlier than finish of the window. pic.twitter.com/Uf2qRzXOMJ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 18, 2024
Mastantuono has already made 10 senior appearances for his aspect. He’s managed one aim to his identify and has been tipped to develop into the membership’s newest academy graduate to maneuver to the Premier League, following within the footsteps of Claudio Echeverri, Enzo Fernandez and Julian Alvarez.
