To understand PSG's great season, one must highlight Luis Enrique's role. The Parisians have lifted the first Champions League trophy in their history and next year they'll try again, but Madrid will as well. With Xabi Alonso, Los Blancos want to turn around the situation experienced this season.
To achieve this, Florentino has secured signings like Dean Huijsen and Alexander-Arnold, already confirmed, but Madrid also needs to improve their midfield. Modric's departure is painful but necessary. In his place, Xabi Alonso has requested a signing with a lot of future potential.
It seemed PSG had it done, but Madrid is going all in. We're talking about Franco Mastantuono. The French would aim to sign the Argentine for their squad and continue a winning project full of youth.
Let's talk about Franco Mastantuono's influence
Franco Mastantuono, born in 2007 in Azul, Argentina, is one of the emerging gems of South American soccer. At just 17 years old, he has established himself as a starter at River Plate. The "30" stands out for his precise left foot, vision of the game, and ability to break the balance both as an attacking midfielder and as a winger.
His maturity on the field has earned him a draft to Argentina's senior national team by Lionel Scaloni, making him one of the youngest debutants of the recent era.
Since his breakthrough, European clubs have set their sights on him. Real Madrid has shown sustained interest, closely following his development. Florentino Pérez would consider his signing as part of his strategy to bring in young talents, just as he did with Vinícius or Rodrygo.
PSG falls behind, Franco Mastantuono will play for Madrid
PSG has been negotiating directly with Franco Mastantuono for weeks. Luis Enrique thought he already had his signing secured, but Real Madrid hasn't had the last word. Juni Calafat, Florentino Pérez's right-hand man, has traveled to Argentina to finalize his transfer to Bernabéu.
Apparently, Real Madrid now has the advantage to secure Franco Mastantuono's services. The Argentine star has been waiting for months for the call from Los Blancos and now that it's come, he just has to say "yes." Xabi Alonso wants him on his team and Mastantuono wants to be part of it, so only the signature is missing for the signing to become completely official.
Franco Mastantuono will play for Real Madrid after rejecting PSG. A masterstroke by Florentino Pérez, who keeps weakening one of his main rivals.