Mundo Deportivo Questions Real Madrid's Handling of Franco Mastantuono Transfer
The Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo reflects on Real Madrid's €63 million signing of Franco Mastantuono from River Plate, a fee double his market value, and compares the hype around the player to that of Lamine Yamal.
Mundo Deportivo reports that Real Madrid signed Franco Mastantuono from River Plate for €63 million, which was twice the player's market value of €30 million.
- Left-footed winger
- Compared to Lamine Yamal
- Considered exceptionally talented
Mundo Deportivo questions what might have happened if other players like Mastantuono or Diomandé had been treated similarly by Real Madrid.
Gonzalo Higuaín's career path includes River Plate, Real Madrid, Napoli, Juventus, and Inter Miami.
Hernán Crespo played for River Plate before moving on to Parma, Lazio, Internazionale, and Chelsea.
River Plate's home stadium is the Estadio Monumental.
Comparison to Other River Plate Players
The €63 million fee paid for Mastantuono contrasts with the career trajectories of other notable River Plate players like Gonzalo Higuaín and Hernán Crespo, who moved to European clubs without such inflated transfer fees.
Context of River Plate's Status
The club has won two Copa Libertadores titles between 2000 and 2024, indicating regional success in South America.
Reported by Mundo Deportivo