More than Messi: the shocking clause with which Real Madrid secures Mastantuono
At just 17 years old, Franco Mastantuono will be secured by Real Madrid with a €1 billion buyout clause, even surpassing those of Lionel Messi and Julián Álvarez. The River Plate youth player will become one of the most protected gems in world football. His transfer will become official after he turns 18.
Real Madrid have completed the signing of Franco Mastantuono , one of the biggest gems in Argentine football, in a move that breaks all local market records. The 17-year-old talent, who emerged at River Plate , will transfer to the Merengue club for 45 million euros , making it the most expensive transfer in history between Argentine clubs .
Franco Mastantuono
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According to the Planeta Real Madrid website, the total transaction fee, including taxes and fees, will exceed €60 million . Mastantuono's contract will be for six seasons, until mid-2031, and will include a €1 billion buyout clause , on par with other stars in the squad such as Vinicius Jr., Jude Bellingham, and Rodrygo. These types of clauses, known as " anti-sheikh clauses," are becoming increasingly common in European football to protect clubs from multi-million-dollar offers from teams with financial backing from the Middle East.
Franco Mastantuono's goal
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Franco Mastantuono has not only dazzled with his left foot and his ability to unbalance at River , where he has already scored 10 goals in his short career, but he also broke records with the Argentine National Team: he became the youngest player to debut in an official match with the albiceleste, in the recent 1-0 victory against Chile.
The transfer to Real Madrid will be made official on August 15 , just after his 18th birthday, in line with FIFA regulations that prohibit international transfers of minors, with some exceptions. Until then, he will continue to play for River Plate, with a special role in the upcoming Club World Cup in the United States, where he is expected to be a key player.
In the run-up to the match against Colombia, coach Lionel Scaloni praised the magnitude of the leap the youngster will take: "Going to Real Madrid is a huge step; it's the biggest club in the world. But it's also important to support him: he's still 17 years old and has a long road ahead of him."
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The deal represents not only a sporting milestone, but also a financial one: River Plate will receive €45 million free , consolidating its position as an elite export academy. The buyout clause imposed by Real Madrid even exceeds the one Barcelona set for Lionel Messi (€700 million) and doubles the one Atlético Madrid set for Julián Álvarez (€500 million).
With his arrival at Real Madrid, Mastantuono will join a list of players protected by multi-million dollar clauses, such as Kylian Mbappé, Eduardo Camavinga, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Éder Militão, Federico Valverde and Lamine Yamal , among others.
Franco Mastantuono, at just 17 years old, is already making his name in football history. One of the most powerful clubs in the world is betting heavily on his future.
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