He just broke Argentina’s national record, scored screamers in El Superclásico, and Real Madrid pulled the trigger before anyone else. But who is Franco Mastantuono – and why is Xabi Alonso betting big on him? Fresh off his breakthrough in River Plate’s midfield, the 17-year-old Argentine wonderkid is now set to shake up Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid – but who exactly is Mastantuono and why is everyone buzzing? Introduction Real Madrid officially confirmed on 13 June 2025 that they’d signed Franco Mastantuono from River Plate The announcement sent shockwaves through the football world – this 17-year-old attacking midfielder is already being hailed as one of Argentina’s brightest prospects. The transfer was no casual move: Madrid had tracked Mastantuono for two years and suddenly rushed to beat Paris Saint-Germain to his signature According to reports, club and new coach Xabi Alonso believe Mastantuono will be “an immediate asset to the first team,” praising his vis...
Arsenal is prepared to approve Aaron Ramsdale's departure at the conclusion of the season.
Arsenal has communicated to Aaron Ramsdale that they are open to his departure at the end of the season but have no intention of selling him in the upcoming January transfer window, according to sources from 90min.
This season, Ramsdale has yielded his position as Arsenal's primary goalkeeper to summer recruit David Raya, limiting his appearances to the Carabao Cup, where Arsenal exited in the fourth round against West Ham United.
With Raya ineligible to play against his parent club Brentford last Saturday (as previously reported by 90min, Arsenal is set to make Raya's move permanent), Ramsdale had a rare opportunity to showcase his skills in the Premier League. Despite keeping a clean sheet in a 1-0 victory, he faced criticism for some shaky distribution in the first half.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta had earlier suggested this season that he did not have a set number one goalkeeper, intending for Raya and Ramsdale to compete and push each other for the position, but it is increasingly evident that he views the Spain international as his preferred choice.
Sources reveal that Ramsdale, initially confident in his ability to compete for his spot upon Raya's arrival, now ideally seeks a January move from Arsenal, even if only on loan, to secure regular playing time.
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