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Manchester United Targets Rising Star Amid Real Madrid Interest

5/18/2025

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Manchester United is eyeing 17-year-old Franco Mastantuono from River Plate, who has dazzled with four goals and two assists in just seven matches. Despite United's interest, the young talent favors a move to Real Madrid and is bound by a release clause that keeps him at River Plate until 2026. Chelsea and Arsenal are also in the mix, intensifying the competition.

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Story summary

Manchester United is eyeing 17-year-old Franco Mastantuono from River Plate, who has dazzled with four goals and two assists in just seven matches. Despite United's interest, the young talent favors a move to Real Madrid and is bound by a release clause that keeps him at River Plate until 2026. Chelsea and Arsenal are also in the mix, intensifying the competition.