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...
Juventus hope for strike to sign extension amid interest from Europe's top teams.
Juventus remains optimistic about securing a contract extension for Dusan Vlahovic, despite interest from Arsenal and Manchester United, according to sources confirmed to 90min. The club invested €70m in Vlahovic in January 2022 after his prolific goal-scoring performance at Serie A rivals Fiorentina. While the Serbian striker had a challenging 2022/23 season, scoring 10 goals in 27 Serie A appearances, there were speculations about his potential departure during the 2023 summer transfer window.
In June, sources revealed that Vlahovic expressed a desire to leave Juventus during the summer, a sentiment supported by manager Max Allegri. Despite interest from prominent clubs like Arsenal, Manchester United, and Bayern Munich, Vlahovic ultimately remained with Juventus beyond the transfer deadline.
Despite a back injury, Dusan Vlahovic has showcased a return to form in the early stages of the 2023/24 Serie A season, contributing four goals and one assist for Juventus. The club is reportedly eager to secure a longer-term deal for Vlahovic and has initiated negotiations with his representatives. Juventus aims to extend his contract until 2028, with the current deal set to expire in 2026. Sources indicate that Vlahovic, who has experienced an improved goal-scoring run, is content in Turin.
While Juventus actively works on securing Vlahovic's future, long-standing admirers Arsenal and Manchester United are closely monitoring the situation. Juventus is concurrently engaged in negotiations with Federico Chiesa for a new contract. As they pursue a title challenge in Serie A, Juventus aims to retain key assets, with the opportunity to claim the top spot in the league with a victory against Inter on Sunday evening.
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