Overview

• Real Madrid formalized Mastantuono’s move by activating his €45 million release clause, with his official registration set for August 14 when he turns 18.
• Internal club sources report that coach Xabi Alonso intends to integrate him directly into the first-team lineup rather than through youth squads.
• Jude Bellingham’s shoulder surgery absence and Kylian Mbappé’s vacated No. 9 shirt have opened an early first-team opportunity for him.
• Marca’s front-page comparison to Alfredo Di Stéfano underscores the media hype and historic parallels drawn around his arrival.
• He will be the 14th player to wear both River Plate and Real Madrid jerseys and only the fourth to transfer directly, reflecting Madrid’s South American talent pipeline.