Argentina River Plate team s 17-year-old talented young man emerged, his delicate footwork was sought after by European giants

Argentine Chinese Online Buenos Aires, April 29th. The River Plate team has one of the most productive youth training systems in world football, so it is not surprising that major European clubs have shown strong interest in the River Plate 17-year-old talented teenager Franco Mastantuono. The young player has become a key part of head coach Marcelo Gallardo's tactical system, especially when he was against the Boca Youth in the recent Super Derby, where his brilliant free kick scores and outstanding performances made him famous in global football.

This skilled left-footed player not only performed well in the riverbed, but also his performance in the Argentine youth national team. At present, European giants such as Barcelona, ​​Real Madrid, Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United have expressed interest in him, among which Manchester United has shown more specific intentions recently.

In response to the growing market interest in the talented teenager, the management of the Riverbed Club decided in April 2024 to increase the termination clause of Mastantunono to 45 million euros. According to "Infobae", River Plate Club's current position is that it does not intend to sell the player in the short term unless the player himself expresses his willingness to leave the team.

Despite frequent rumors from European clubs, River Plate officials insist that there are no in-depth negotiations at present. "All clubs are following him, asking. They will ask 'how much is asking', asking if he is on the sale list," a key club figure revealed to Infobae, emphasizing that the young midfielder is igniting the growing interest.

Riverbed Club not only appreciates Mastantunono's talent, but also highly evaluates his maturity and the support of the team behind him. "The kid is very professional and a genius. His parents and agents are thinking about his career and are not in a hurry. I don't think he will leave the transfer market this December," said club people, who believe the player, nicknamed "Mastan" will at least stay for the upcoming finals of the Club World Cup and the Liberators Cup.

Riverbed Club management insists that the goal is to retain players and promote his development within the club. "We hope to enjoy his time here. The contract is for performance and the terms of the contract are part of the contract. It's no longer up to us," the club warned, making it clear that any departure will be subject to the termination fee.

Club also reminds the outside world that two conditions are required to implement the termination clause: the interested club must pay the full amount and must also reach a contract agreement with the player, and the player himself must accept the transfer. Despite the constant news from Europe, River Plate insists on not planning to start negotiations and attaches great importance to Mastantunono's growth. After the Super Derby, the young talent from Azul, Borussia Province, reiterated his commitment to the Riverbed: "I am now focused on it. We have many challenges ahead of us, and I really enjoyed my time here and hope to stay here. As for the future, I will talk about it later, but now my mind is on the Riverbed."

Under the guidance of Marcelo Galado, Mastantunono quickly gained a foothold after completing his debut as a coach at Martin DeMitchellis. So far this season, the young midfielder has played in 13 official games, contributing 4 goals and 2 assists, and has gradually become an increasingly influential member of the team.

However, if the young midfielder continues to maintain his current outstanding performance, it may be difficult for the River Plate to retain him for a long time. All signs suggest that it is only a matter of time before Mastantunono's road to Europe.

It is reported that Real Madrid is planning a "Argentina reorganization", including the intention to introduce Mastantunono. After being eliminated from the Champions League and losing to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey, Real Madrid is planning for the future, and the Argentine teenager has become one of the important goals.