Real Madrid finally presented new signing Franco Mastantuono on Thursday, on the day of his 18th birthday, nearly two months after signing him from River Plate.The Merengues shelled out a big sum on

It was one of the moments of Franco Mastantuono's presentation with Real Madrid. The arrival of the new Argentine player to the white giant has been marked by unique symbolism and emotion. And it's not the first time a River Plate player has arrived at the Santiago Bernabéu as a Merengue player.

Exciting attacking midfielder is formally unveiled as a new Real Madrid player on his 18th birthday, completing his record-breaking transfer from boyhood club River Plate.

Franco Mastantuono may have just closed the chapter on his River Plate journey, but the Real Madrid story is only just beginning. Still only 17, the Argentine wonderkid is already experiencing the seismic impact of becoming part of soccer’s most powerful institution—even without officially wearing the club’s shirt. As one of the most expensive teenage signings in Argentine soccer history ...

River's gem triggers his release clause and heads to Real Madrid, marking the most lucrative transfer in Argentine soccer history.