Real Madrid have reportedly made a major breakthrough in the signing of River Plate midfielder Franco Mastantuono, with new head coach Xabi Alonso personally convincing the youngster.
Now, all indications are that Mastantuono will no longer be at River and playing in the last 16 of the Copa Libertadores for the Argentine giants.
It is not only his agent who has tried to contact Los Blancos, but according to Argentine outlet
แทงบอล UFABET ราคาดีที่สุด ไม่มีขั้นต่ำ Sports , Xabi Alonso has spoken directly to the youngster to convince him to join the club.
Meanwhile, on Tuesday, another important meeting took place at the Emperador Hotel in Buenos Aires between the left-back’s agent and Real Madrid representatives, with head scout Juni Calafat also in attendance.
Calafat had tried to push for a deal for Mastantuono last season, but at the time, They have opted to go for Turkey’s Arda Güler instead, with Champions League winners PSG also said to be keeping tabs on him, and with Luis Enrique reportedly in direct contact with the player,
Real Madrid are keen to have the player’s backroom staff reject any offers, no matter how tempting, and sign him this summer. TYC Sports add that the message was reportedly shared with the player by Alonso after taking over from Carlo Ancelotti.