BREAKING NEWS: confirmed by Fabrizio Romano, According to reports, Real Madrid have now stepped up their efforts to try and sign Argentine whizkid Franco Mastantuono. As per the report, Real Madrid’s emissaries have already met the player’s agents over a potential move to Santiago Bernabeu and the player is said to want a move to Santiago Bernabeu. Real Madrid to use the Endrick formula for this incredible talent.

Franco Mastantuono has emerged as a prominent figure of interest at Real Madrid in recent weeks, with the club expressing strong interest in securing the services of the talented Argentine youngster.

Several European powerhouses, including Barcelona and Real Madrid, have been closely monitoring Mastantuono’s progress. However, recent developments suggest that the Spanish giants have surged ahead of their arch-rivals in the pursuit of the young midfielder.

Mastantuono has garnered significant attention in his native Argentina due to his standout performances for River Plate. Despite being just 16 years old, his possession of an EU passport renders him eligible for a move to Europe this summer, further enhancing his appeal as a transfer target for Real Madrid.

Real Madrid is reportedly employing a strategy akin to the one used for Endrick, a player set to join the club in the upcoming summer. Clarin reports that Real Madrid’s representatives have already engaged in discussions with Mastantuono’s agents regarding a potential transfer to the Santiago Bernabeu.

The plan for Real Madrid involves orchestrating a move similar to the Endrick deal, albeit with a slight delay. While Mastantuono could technically make the move to Europe this summer, Real Madrid seems inclined to postpone the transfer until 2025, when Mastantuono turns 18.

However, Real Madrid’s pursuit of Mastantuono may encounter hurdles, primarily stemming from the young Argentine’s hefty release clause, which reportedly stands at approximately €45 million. Negotiating such a significant sum could pose challenges for Real Madrid, especially in a transfer window where they are anticipated to make multiple acquisitions, including the pursuit of Kylian Mbappe.

Meanwhile, Mastantuono is presumably eager to expedite his transition to European football. Nonetheless, the timing of his move may hinge on the progress of negotiations between Real Madrid and River Plate in the ensuing weeks.