Five of the big clubs from the English Premier League, known as the Big 6. Are willing to pay the £38 million (around €46 million) release clause in order to sign Franco Mastantuono. The young playmaker from River Plate in Argentina’s Liga Profrecional. Because they believe he has the potential to be the new Lionel Messi.
Those clubs are led by Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal, with Real Madrid also keeping an eye on them.
Five major clubs have given up one scout network สมัครสมาชิก UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีทุกวัน quota to monitor the 17-year-old’s development since February. Having seen his potential playing for the U-20s.
River Plate knew this and rushed to sign him on a new contract in March. Extending it until the end of 2026.
Reports from various scouts on the Argentine have been positive in terms of his potential to improve. His personality, temperament and family background.
So the £38m release clause is a risky bet. And the player will able to join the 2025 pre-season just in time. Because he will be 18 years old in July 2025 and will be able to legally get a work permit in the UK.
Overall performance Mastantuono has played 46 matches in all competitions for the senior team. Scoring 4 goals and providing 4 assists . The intention of the River Plate management is to give the player freedom if there are offers to terminate the contract from many sources.