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6d ago

Real Madrid Unveils Franco Mastantuono as Number 30, Keeps Squad Spot Open

Registered with Castilla after sealing a six-year deal on his 18th birthday, he leaves Real Madrid free to add at least one more senior player this window.

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Xabi Alonso Bayer Leverkusen
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Overview

  • Franco Mastantuono underwent his medical and signed a six-year contract on August 14, turning 18 and being officially presented by Florentino Pérez at Real Madrid City in the number 30 shirt.
  • The deal carries a reported €45 million base fee for River Plate, with several outlets estimating the total cost including taxes and fees to be closer to €63 million.
  • Wearing the number above 25 indicates reserve-team registration and preserves an open first-team slot under LaLiga’s 1–25 squad numbering rules.
  • Xabi Alonso’s personal phone call was cited by Mastantuono as a decisive factor in choosing Real Madrid over rival interest from Paris Saint-Germain.
  • With one senior registration spot still available, Real Madrid are expected to target at least one more addition this month, with a centre-back such as Ibrahima Konaté leading their wish list.