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...
West Ham United considering a January deal for Chelsea striker Armando Broja amid their latest injury crisis.
The urgency for reinforcements arises as West Ham assesses the injury sustained by Michail Antonio while on international duty with Jamaica. Antonio injured his knee against Canada in the Concacaf Nations League quarter-final first leg, continuing to play for an additional 10 minutes despite the initial injury. West Ham is reportedly upset that their player was allowed to continue, and concerns about a potentially significant period of absence have prompted scans.
In addition to Antonio's situation, West Ham faces another setback as Jarrod Bowen picked up a knock on international duty with England. With their attacking options already limited, the need to bolster their firepower in January has become more pressing.
West Ham has been monitoring various targets, including Chelsea striker Armando Broja, who could potentially be part of a full transfer as Chelsea seeks to strengthen their squad for a top-four race.
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