Real Madrid have secured rising Argentine star Franco Mastantuono in a record-breaking deal worth €61 million, including taxes and fees.
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The 17-year-old midfielder will earn €3.5 million net per season, placing him just above the club’s third wage bracket tier.
His six-year contract includes a €1 billion release clause, demonstrating Real Madrid’s immense belief in his potential and long-term development.
Despite his young age, the club views Mastantuono as a key future figure starting in the 2025/26 campaign.
The transfer is the most expensive deal involving an Argentina-based club, surpassing all others in total financial commitment from Europe.
Although Enzo Fernández’s release clause to Benfica was higher, Mastantuono’s overall cost makes history in South American football transfers.
He becomes the third-most expensive South American ever signed by Real Madrid, behind Kaka and James Rodríguez, but joins directly from River Plate.
This makes him the club’s most expensive South American signing from the continent without first moving through Europe.
Mastantuono is expected to complete the Club World Cup with River Plate before moving to Spain to join Los Blancos, reports Madrid Universal.
With immense talent and massive expectations, his European journey is set to begin under high scrutiny and high hopes.
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