Real Madrid have high expectations on Franco Mastantuono. The young Argentinian winger will undergo this week Xabi Alonso and try to earn a place in the starting line -up for the coming The competition campaign. But for that, the club will reveal its sweater number – something that can be crucial in understanding the next steps of the Spanish party in the transfer market.
Los Blancos reached an agreement with River plate More than two months ago to sign Mastantuono € 63.2 million (more than $ 73 million)A figure that not only includes payment of his release clause from the Argentinian side, but also taxes and other reimbursements. However, he was unable to join his new teammates until he turned 18, because international transfers of minors are generally forbidden FIFA Regulations.
Franco’s 18th birthday is this Thursday, August 14, and that is when Real Madrid will officially present him as a new member of the team. During that event, the club will also reveal the sweater number that will wear the winger during his first year in Spain.
Initially suggested speculation Mastantuono may wear number 25The lowest number that is still available in the grid. But that could change, and the young Argentinian can take instead Number 30– the same song he wore on the river, and that Lionel Messi Early in his career used at Barcelona.
Xabi Alonso, head coach of Real Madrid.
Why Mastantuono’s number matters
The debate about the Truin number of Franco Mastantuono is not just a superficial conversation point. The competition Depends strict rules when it comes to registering players and building schedules, as seen in recent seasons with Barcelona and their financial struggles.
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One of these regulations includes the number of professional players who can register a club. The maximum is 25, and those players must wear shirt numbers between 1 and 25. So far, Real Madrid has registered 24 players, with numbers 1 to 24 already assigned.
If Mastantuono is introduced with the number 25 sweater, this means that Los Blancos has filled their quota and cannot add more players Unless someone has already been registered, it will be removed. On the other hand, if Franco is wearing number 30 – or a number above 25 – this would indicate that it was registered Real Madrid CastillaThe reserve team that plays in the third division of Spain. In that case, Real Madrid would still have one open schedule for a new signature.
What position can Real Madrid strengthen?
When Franco Mastantuono is registered with Real Madrid Castilla and the club retains space for an addition, the head coach seems to have clear priorities. “Xabi wants another reliable middle back, because he does not fully trust (Antonio) Rudiger, (Eder) Militao and (David) Alaba, and he is also looking for a midfield playmaker,” reported Sportskrant.
Allegedly, they are reportedly the top priority of Xabi Alonso, rumors suggest that the main objective could play in the Premier League. Ibrahima Konatewho does not yet have to reach a contract renewal Liverpoolis considered the leader.
“Those in Anfield believe Contact between Real Madrid and the Frenchman has already taken placeAnd there can even be an agreement. That is why the club urges to expand a contract that ends in the course of June 30, “ Mark the newspaper reported. ‘All in an attempt to prevent him from leaving the English club and joined Real Madrid with a free transfer. “
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