Real Madrid is arguably one of the teams with the brightest future in Europe, boasting young talents like Vinicius Jr, Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, and soon, Endrick. Now, they aim to add another gem to their squad.

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Enter Franco Mastantuono, a promising talent from River Plate who is being courted by several giants of the European game. Reports of potential meetings between Real Madrid executives and their Argentine counterparts have already surfaced.

According to "Clarín," Madrid is eager to swiftly close the deal for the 16-year-old midfielder and would prefer not to wait until he turns 18. Currently, Mastantuono's release clause stands at $46 million, but in Spain, they hope to negotiate a lower figure.

So far, the "young wonder" has amassed 404 minutes across 11 matches, starting in three of them. He has also made his mark in the 2024 Copa Libertadores, scoring against Paraguay's Libertad