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...
Chelsea eyeing big money move for Epl striker.
Toney received an eight-month suspension in May for violating the FA's betting rules but is now nearing a return and is seeking a departure from Brentford in the upcoming transfer window. Chelsea has been expressing interest in Toney for an extended period and had considered pursuing him in the summer of 2022 before his prolonged ban.
With Chelsea's quest for a new No.9 evident, the club acknowledges Nicolas Jackson's promising potential but recognizes the need for an established goalscorer in January. While Jackson has demonstrated impressive form with seven goals in his first 14 matches, the reliance on the 22-year-old has been notable in the early season, prompting Chelsea to seek additional firepower. Furthermore, Jackson's participation in the Africa Cup of Nations in mid-January could leave Chelsea short of attacking options, reinforcing the urgency to secure a proven striker in the upcoming transfer window.
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