There is no doubt that the transfer that marked 2025 in Argentine football had as its protagonist Franco Mastantuono. The shocking sum of 45 million euros to leave River mid-year and become a player Real Madrid It resonated very loudly in the environment. In fact, he started as the undisputed starter and now has practically no playing time…
After a good start being a fundamental piece of the team and publicly supported by Xabi Alonsothe native of Azul began to lose ground in consideration to the point that lost the position with Rodrygo Goes. The current situation is so worrying that he barely contested 67 minutes in his last six games and in four he did not move from the bench of substitutes.
The truth is that there is an aggravating factor that harms it even more: Nico Paz. The creative flyer that shines in the As for your magnificent present, will return to Real Madrid through buy-back clause. In this way, it will be another direct competitor for Mastantuono because they play in the same positions and both are left-handed, despite having conditions and movements that differentiate them.
Nico Paz, Spanish footballer nationalized as Argentine during his stay at Real Madrid. (Getty Images)
For the Spanish nationalized Argentine, the European giant has an option to repatriate him for just 9 million euroseither in mid-2026 or 2027, although everything is planned for it to happen in just 6 months. Although its outstanding relevance allows it to be valued at 65 millionthe merengue team benefited greatly from the agreement signed previously.
In this way, the terrible present that Mastantuono is going through can become even more complicated with the passage of time. In addition to having an arduous competition with Nico Paz in the Argentine National Team, where they fight head to head for a place in the World Cup, will soon also happen in Real Madrid. Thus, from doubly companions, they will become rivals.
Franco Mastantuono, Argentine footballer at Real Madrid. (Getty Images)
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Although Como opposes Paz’s departure, he can do little since the clause is signed in the contract and is a pure decision of Casablanca. What can happen, although it may sound crazy, is that the creative midfielder demands to be sold as soon as he returns to Madrid. However, In Valdebebas they intend to keep him and have him fight to earn a place in the starting team for next season.
KEY DATA
- Franco Mastantuono has only disputed 67 minutes in the last six games in Real Madrid.
- Real Madrid has already made a decision that will directly impact Mastantuono’s future: the execution of the buy-back clause Nico Paz.
- For just 9 million euros In June 2026, Xabi Alonso will have another left-footed, creative player who occupies similar areas.
