The Next Wonderkid Arrives: Franco Mastantuono Prepares for Madrid Chapter, with already a big, big salary.
A new star is preparing to rise in Madrid. Franco Mastantuono, just 17, is set to begin training with Real Madrid on August 14 — and excitement around the Spanish capital is already crackling.
Signed this summer from River Plate for €63 million, the young Argentine playmaker has been turning heads long before stepping onto the Valdebebas pitch. Whether dazzling in Buenos Aires or going viral through clips online, Mastantuono arrives with something rare: a mix of raw talent and magnetic promise.
Real Madrid’s gamble ?
Real Madrid haven’t just brought in a prospect — they’ve invested in a future. Mastantuono has signed a six-year contract, and will reportedly earn €3.5 million per year, a handsome sum for a teenager — though still modest compared to former River Plate icon Julián Álvarez, now at Atlético Madrid on €6.6 million annually.
Yet Mastantuono is already ahead of the curve. His salary outpaces that of fellow River graduate Claudio Echeverri (€900k/year at Manchester City) and rivals that of Endrick (€4.1m/year), another young gem still finding his place in Xabi Alonso’s plans.
Madrid fans know the club doesn’t gamble on youth lightly — when Los Blancos make a move this bold, it’s because they’ve seen the spark. On August 14, the journey begins.
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