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‘Next Enzo Fernandez’ Snubs Real Madrid for Record-Breaking River Plate Deal.
In a surprising turn of events, 16-year-old prodigy Franco Mastantuono has opted to reject advances from Real Madrid in favor of extending his contract with River Plate. The Argentine midfielder, hailed as the ‘Next Enzo Fernandez,’ has committed his future to his boyhood club, shunning interest from European giants.
Mastantuono’s decision has reverberated throughout the footballing world, as he becomes the latest in a line of promising talents to emerge from River Plate’s esteemed academy. His new contract includes a groundbreaking €45 million release clause, which could soar to €50 million in the closing stages of transfer windows, making him the most valuable asset in Argentine football.
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While Real Madrid will be disappointed to miss out on Mastantuono, they continue to pursue other high-profile targets, including Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe. Meanwhile, River Plate celebrates retaining one of their brightest talents, securing their future with Mastantuono’s record-breaking deal.
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