PSG seem to be leading the race to sign Franco Mastantuono, one of SouthAmerica’s brightest young prospects, ahead of the summer transfer window—beating out the likes of Real Madrid and Manchester United.
The French club has been keeping a close eye on the 16-year-old River Plate midfielder, withTyC Sports journalist Germán García Grova reporting that PSGhave already started talks andconsider him a top priority.
Manchester United have also shown strong interest. According totransfer insider César Luis Merlo, the Premier League club has scouted Mastantuono in person and is well aware of his €45 million release clause—a key detail that could shape how things unfold.
Is Real Madrid,Manchester United target bound forPSG?
Franco Mastantuono
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Sports Zone reported on Saturday that Mastantuono has chosen PSG as his next destination. With theclub’s recent celebrations behind them, talks to finalize the dealare expected to pick up in the coming days. Real Madrid, Manchester United, Como, and Juventus are still keeping tabs on the situation.
🚨 EXCL. Franco Mastantuono a choisi le Paris Saint-Germain. 🔴🔵🇦🇷💫
Les discussions pour ficeler l’accord avec le joueur vont s’accélérer dans les prochains jours après que le club ait profité des festivités.
Le Real Madrid, Manchester United, Como et la Juventus restent là. pic.twitter.com/FrwVfk1r7D
— SPORTS ZONE (@SportsZone__) June 1, 2025
This newscomes after transfer expert Fabrizio Romanoreported that PSGare in serious talks to sign Mastantuono from River Plate. The dealisn’t done yet, but initial contact hasbeen made.
Diario Olé recently reported that PSGhave entered the race for Mastantuono, joining the likes of Real Madrid, Manchester United, and several other top European clubs.