How many matches will Mastantuono play with River before joining Real Madrid?

The football world remains in shock after the confirmation of the sale of Franco Mastantuono to Real Madrid . River 's star will remain with the club until mid-August under Marcelo Gallardo and has secured his place in the 2025 Club World Cup . Upon his return from the United States, there will be competition, and he would have just five more matches.

There had been much talk about the 17-year-old's situation, as he has attracted the attention of European football's major powers in recent months. With Paris Saint-Germain closely monitoring him, the White House took a stronger stance and signed him for the buyout clause, which is €45 million net for the Millonario .

After returning to the Argentina national team squad, the player went to the San Isidro headquarters of the Rossi Center for a medical examination. Once he passed the tests, he signed his contract with Real Madrid until June 2031.

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Mastantuono will initially play in River Plate's first three group stage matches at the Club World Cup . They will first face Urawa Red Diamonds , then Monterrey of Mexico , and finally Inter Milan .

Once his participation in the FIFA tournament is over, he would be eligible for the first five dates of the Clausura Tournament .

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Of course, if he advances in the international tournament, he'll have more matches beyond the first three. Upon his return to the country, he would wear the River Plate jersey for the last time at the start of the local championship. While the first leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 is within his timeframe, he won't be playing in it .

Mastantuono will leave River on August 15 , the day after turning 18 and reaching the legal age to play in Europe. On that date, a plane will be waiting for him to Madrid, where he will move from Gallardo 's influence to working alongside his new coach, Xabi Alonso .