Real Madrid is looking for reinforcements for its midfield and seems to have set its sights on Argentine soccer. In this regard, the 17-year-old soccer player who shines at River Plate, Franco Mastantuono, could be one of the candidates to strengthen the midfield.
Real Madrid’s problems in midfield
The hole left by the departure of Toni Kroos in Real Madrid’s midfield is huge and has been one of Ancelotti‘s problems throughout the season. The imbalance caused by constant injuries in defense has not helped to create a solid midfield with good judgment in the game. Tchouaméni has played many games as a defender, Camavinga has suffered multiple injuries and has been very inconsistent. Modric is not there to carry the weight of the midfield, and Ceballos, when he was at his best, suffered an injury that kept him out of the team for several months.
These setbacks have highlighted several things, but the main one is that Real Madrid need a midfielder who can bring energy, but also vision and creativity.
Players on Real Madrid’s radar
One of the players who has been linked most strongly with a move to strengthen the Whites’ midfield is Martin Zubimendi. The Real Sociedad midfielder meets the requirements that the Whites are looking for to strengthen their midfield. However, doubts about his signing have been high, and it seems that the player will play in the Premier League next season.
Another player who has been strongly linked with a move to the Whites is Alexis Mac Allister. The Argentine, who plays for Liverpool, is an all-round midfielder who can defend and score goals. He has been one of the key players in the English side’s Premier League title win. But there is a problem with his signing: after everything points to Alexander-Arnold becoming a Real Madrid player, Liverpool is not willing to let the Whites take another player from their squad, and if they want him, they will have to pay a very high price for his transfer, which the Whites are not willing to pay.
Mastantuono and Real Madrid
The option of Franco Mastantuono is gaining momentum. The River Plate player has become the master of the midfield at just 17 years of age. We are talking about a player capable of covering large areas of the midfield, with good defensive skills and great judgment when it comes to organizing attacks. As a hallmark of his Argentine identity, he is a player who leaves his heart on the field.
The player would be delighted to make the leap to Europe, especially to a club like Real Madrid. He has no shortage of suitors: Premier League teams such as Chelsea have their eyes on him, but his first choice is Real Madrid. Another team that has shown interest is Atlético Madrid, and Simeone’s influence is significant. In addition, he would be making the leap to Europe to a team with a lot of pressure, but not as much as at the Bernabéu.
The problem with his signing is his high price tag, around €50 million. At only 17 years old, paying that amount of money for a player who has to adapt to European soccer is risky, but it does fit in with Real Madrid’s transfer policy: young and with a promising future.
Franco Mastantuono is destined to be one of the leading players in Argentine soccer, and Real Madrid knows it. The midfield needs strengthening, and the player fits the bill at the Santiago Bernabéu.