Exciting news for football fans in Ghana! Argentine prodigy Franco Mastantuono has officially joined Real Madrid. The club announced his presentation, which took place today at the Ciudad Real Madrid. Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez welcomed Mastantuono and oversaw the signing ceremony, binding the young player to the club for the next six seasons.
The presentation was followed by a press conference where Mastantuono addressed the media. He expressed his excitement about joining the legendary club and his eagerness to contribute to their success. Ghanaian football enthusiasts have been following Mastantuono's progress closely, and many are excited to see him play in La Liga.
Will Mastantuono Play for Castilla?
Rumors are circulating in Spain that Real Madrid is considering registering Mastantuono with Real Madrid Castilla, their reserve team that competes in the second division. According to Marca, this decision could be linked to Real Madrid's potential pursuit of Ibrahima Konaté. Keeping a spot open in the first team might involve Mastantuono joining Castilla's squad, similar to what happened with Vinicius and Rodrygo in the past.
If he joins Castilla, Mastantuono would wear a number from 30 onwards. This wouldn't prevent him from playing the entire 2025/26 season, as he will be under 23 years old. Starting from the 2025/27 season, he would have to wear a number between 1 and 25.
A Pricey Acquisition
Real Madrid paid a hefty €45 million (or €60 million gross) for Mastantuono's release clause. The transfer was finalized now due to FIFA regulations prohibiting international transfers before the age of 18. Mastantuono's contract extends until June 2031.
Ghanaian football fans are eager to see how Mastantuono develops at Real Madrid and whether he will become the next big star in world football. Keep following newsrpt.com for updates on Mastantuono and other football news!