🚨 Official: Franco Mastantuono joins Real Madrid from River Plate, deal completed
Real Madrid have officially secured the signing of Argentine prodigy Franco Mastantuono from River Plate. The 17-year-old attacking midfielder has put pen to paper on a six-year contract, officially joining the club on August 14, 2025. The €45 million release clause was activated and paid via installments to River Plate—a move the Argentine teenager described as his "absolute dream" đź’.
Mastantuono, who wielded strong interest from European heavyweights like Manchester United and PSG, chose Real Madrid after a standout breakthrough season and defining performances, including a stunning free-kick in River Plate’s Superclásico win over Boca Juniors in April .
Sub-topic: Mastantuono’s 2024/25 Goal & Assist Stats
Competition Apps Goals Assists
League 2024 33 1 –
Copa Argentina 2024 – 1 1
Copa Libertadores 2024 7 1 1
League 2025 (to May) 12 4 –
Copa Argentina 2025 1 1 1
Copa Libertadores 2025 6 2 –
Total (River Plate 2024–25) 61 10 7
By the end of May 2025, Mastantuono had totaled 61 matches, 10 goals, and 7 assists across all competitions for River Plate . This includes a remarkable 7-goal tally in the 2025 campaign alone—four in league play and three in cup tournaments—and at least 4 assists, topping River Plate's assist charts in the 2025 Primera División .
These figures underscore his influence: he became River Plate’s youngest-ever scorer in February and tallied crucial contributions in domestic cups and continental football. His mix of goals, free-kick flair, and creative passes proved irresistible to La Liga’s giants.
What’s next at Real Madrid?
Mastantuono will complete his age-of-majority transition before joining in August. Real Madrid sees him as a generational talent—a ready-made asset to Xabi Alonso’s midfield plans and part of a wave of youth signings alongside Dean Huijsen and Trent Alexander-Arnold .
In summary: talented, statistically productive, and brimming with potential, Mastantuono’s arrival at Real Madrid marks the start of an exciting new chapter—for both player and club.