At just 16 years old, Franco Mastantuono is poised to join Real Madrid for the Club World Cup, astonishing everyone with his rapid rise. Real Madrid is expected to finalize his signing next week, as the player has already agreed to the terms.
A recent development in the transfer process has allowed Real Madrid to bring Mastantuono to Spain before he turns 18 in August, by navigating a loophole. After consulting FIFA, the club has found a way for him to switch football confederations without any issues before his birthday.
With this move, Real Madrid could include Mastantuono as an additional midfielder for the Club World Cup. The club is in need of a central or attacking midfielder following Luka Modric’s departure, making Mastantuono a valuable addition to coach Xabi Alonso’s squad.
