The transfer market waits for no one, not even for its own official opening. Milan is preparing for the final stretch of the season, but the Rossoneri directors are certainly not being distracted from the hunt for a new sporting director. The management's eyes—especially when it comes to the transfer market—remain wide open, and attention inevitably turns to Argentina, where a future star is making a name for himself.
That is because there’s a young player who chose a very specific match to showcase all his talent: we’re talking about Franco Mastantuono during the Superclásico between River Plate and Boca Juniors. Born in 2007—yes, you read that right—he made his mark with a magnificent free kick that led Los Millonarios to a 2–1 victory. All the major European clubs are closely monitoring the young attacking midfielder’s performances, but to make a move, they’ll have to wait until August 14th, when Mastantuono turns 18, as pointed out by PianetaMilan.it.
According to Calciomercato.com, Milan is among the clubs interested, with the Rossoneri tracking every market development. Real Madrid seemed to be in pole position to sign him, but it appears that relations with the player’s agent have slowed things down. Meanwhile, Manchester United is reportedly preparing a significant offer this summer to try and secure the player. Finally, it’s worth noting that Mastantuono’s contract includes a release clause of “just” 41 million euros. Who knows—perhaps Milan’s next sporting director will give it some serious thought.
