Real Madrid News
PSG target decides to join Real Madrid, personal terms agreed over ‘dream’ move – Romano
Real Madrid have taken another step in the right direction in their pursuit of River Plate and Argentina teenage prodigy Franco Mastantuono.
After having seemingly decided not to pursue his signing, Los Blancos launched an aggressive campaign to land his signature ahead of new European champions PSG.
Having made significant progress over the past couple of days, Real Madrid are now closing in on finalising the youngster’s signing.
Personal terms agreement in place
Indeed, according to Fabrizio Romano, Mastantuono has now decided to join Real Madrid from River Plate.
The 17-year-old sensation considers it a ‘dream’ move and all parties involved in the negotiations have been informed of his choice and there is an agreement over personal terms between the youngster and Los Blancos.
Real Madrid are now locked in negotiations with River Plate to finalise an agreement over his transfer fee.
The Argentine giants have been insisting on his $45 million (~€40 million) release clause but the Spanish capital heavyweights are trying to negotiate a lower fee.
PSG remain attentive to the developments but with the player giving priority to Real Madrid, it appears that the 2024/25 treble winners are set to miss out on his signing.
Reports from Argentina suggest that Mastantuono’s move to Real Madrid is as good as done, with the only matter set to be decided is whether he joins the club in the summer or at the end of the year after playing for River in the Club World Cup and the Copa Libertadores.
Either way, Real Madrid seem all set to land the 17-year-old South American gem’s signing imminently.
In what will come as a pleasing development for fans, Fabrizio Romano reports that Real Madrid forward Rodrygo could make a comeback from his injury earlier than expected.
The 25-year-old Brazilian international has been out of action since March after suffering an ACL injury during a La Liga game against Getafe.
Due to the complete rupture of the ACL, coupled with associated meniscus damage, it was suggested that the attacker was staring at a lengthy time out on the sidelines and might not return until 2027.
In fact, the forward’s father, Eric Goes, recently stated in an interview that the Real Madrid ace could be back in February next year, just before the business end of the campaign.
Rodrygo could be back in December
However, as per the update from Romano, Rodrygo’s comeback could happen well before that expected date.
Indeed, if things continue to progress at the current rate, the 25-year-old attacker might return to action in December or by January 2027 at the latest.
This will come as a welcome boost for Jose Mourinho & co., considering that Rodrygo is a valuable player for the team.
Even though he had endured a tough spell prior to his form, the Brazilian’s versatility, work rate off the ball, and eye for a goal make him an asset.
Rodrygo eager to be back at his best
The update from Romano further states that Rodrygo feels very grateful to Real Madrid for all the help and support they have given him during this difficult phase of his career.
As such, the Brazilian international has made it a mission to return to action in the best shape possible and make an impact from the get-go.
The attacker has only recently begun working on the pitch with the ball indicating the significant progress he has made on the road to recovery.
And, if there are no setbacks, Real Madrid could recover one of their ace attackers before the end of the current year.
So far in his career, Rodrygo has made 297 appearances for Real Madrid, scoring 71 goals. He has a contract with the club until 2028.
