Real Madrid announced that they had completed the signing of Franco Mastantuono from River Plate in Argentina.The 17-year-old attacking midfield prodigy became the Merengues’ third

Real Madrid says it has struck a deal to sign River Plate midfielder Franco Mastantuono for the next six seasons. It will be a record transfer for Argentine soccer.

Mastantuono agreed to a six-year deal at the Bernabeu, with Madrid staving off interest from Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United and Chelsea to win the youngster’s signature. River had aimed to keep him at the club until the end of 2025 – after the end of their domestic season – but have now reached an agreement with the European giants.