Franco Mastantuono turned down Manchester United for Real Madrid – Soccer News

Franco Mastantuono had the chance to join Manchester United, but the Argentina international midfielder decided to sign for Real Madrid instead, according to United In Focus. There is a deal in place for Mastantuono to join up with the Madrid squad from River Plate in August when he turns 18.

Journalist Graeme Bailey told United in Focus: “United were seriously interested and Mastantuono did consider Old Trafford. 

“I am told it was really between them, Paris Saint Germain and Real. But Real were always the one.”

Explaining his decision to join Madrid, Mastantuono told DAZN this week: “It has always been a dream. Everything changes, a new chapter begins in another country.

“Any player dreams of playing for River and Real Madrid. It’s happening to me and I’m grateful.

“The way [Xabi Alonso] treated me was unbelievable. Having the coach want you is a huge vote of confidence for someone who is leaving a club like River, which isn’t easy.

“The talk had a huge influence on me. His words really motivated me to make the jump.

“[Real Madrid] is the biggest club in the world. It’s the team that wins the most in Europe. Any player wants to play there. All players want to be there.

“I’m going to have to change my life to go play there.”