According to AS, River Plate chairman Jorge Brito and vice chairman Matías Patanian are in Madrid, with their visit closely related to Real Madrid’s pursuit of River Plate prodigy, Mastrantonio.
The 16-year-old Mastrantonio is the latest product of River Plate’s youth system. A versatile forward, he has caught the eye of Real Madrid.
Real Madrid’s director of football, Santiago Solari, is believed to be the driving force behind the move for his compatriot. This is part of Real Madrid’s long-standing policy of bringing in young, potential players, and they have had many successes with this approach: Vinicius, Rodrygo, Valverde, Camavinga, and most recently Endrick. A key part of this is that a member of the club’s recruitment team pays particular attention to the Argentine youngster, building relationships with his entourage and environment to inform them of the player’s interest.
However, River Plate has made it clear they will not sell Mastrantonio for less than his release clause. They know he is currently their most talented player and they want to be handsomely rewarded if he leaves Argentina. River Plate has made it clear that the $45 million (around €41 million) release clause is non-negotiable, but the payment method could follow the model of Endrick’s transfer, with a combination of cash and performance-related bonuses. For a 16-year-old, this acquisition is akin to buying a lottery ticket, but Real Madrid is still willing to take the gamble.
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