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SABC Sport
12th July 2025
The deal, finalized for 63.2 million euros, will see the young star join Los Blancos in August 2025 when he turns 18, as confirmed by a recent club statement on X.
Alonso, who took the helm at Real Madrid after parting ways with Bayer Leverkusen, has high expectations for Mastantuono.
Yamal, who turns 18 on July 13, has already won two La Liga titles and Euro 2024 with Spain, making Alonso's statement a significant endorsement of Mastantuono's talent.
The signing comes as Real Madrid look to rebound from a disappointing 4-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup semi-finals. Despite a strong start under Alonso, who replaced Carlo Ancelotti last season, the defeat exposed weaknesses in the squad.
To address this, Real Madrid have been active in the transfer market, securing Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen and Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold, while also pursuing Liverpool duo Ibrahima Konate and Alexis Mac Allister, according to recent reports.
Real Madrid's official X account posted on July 10, confirming Mastantuono's signing: "We're thrilled to welcome Franco Mastantuono to the Real Madrid family in August 2025. A new era begins!"