17 wealthy families fiercely compete for the 17-year-old genius! It is regarded as the next Messi in Argentina

Kempes, Maradona, Batistuta, Riquelme, Messi... In the history of football, Argentina has always had an enviable tradition: world-class geniuses continue to emerge. This country with a football fanaticism and a population of less than 50 million is always creating superstars.

At present, Argentina welcomes another player who shocked the world football world - River Plate's 17-year-old talented midfielder Franko Mastantono, who is regarded as Messi's successor.

Mastantono played in the top league for a big club like River Plate at the age of 16. This is a very rare situation. Since his debut in January 2024, Mastantono has made 55 appearances for the first team. His performance has improved further this season, scoring 4 goals and contributing 2 assists in 13 games.

He is a typical small Argentine offensive midfielder with outstanding talent, free feet, and is very good at moving in the rib area. He has a hard time defending, always creates trouble, is creative, and has good shooting and passing skills.

He is not only skilled in football, but also has a very strong personality. Teammates also trust him in fierce competitions like the Copa Libertadores or derbys against the Boca Youth Team.

If you compare it with a famous star, Mastantono can be said to be a combination of DePaul and Foden. He has Foden's offensive talent and DePaul's ability to run continuously, and there is still a lot of room for improvement in the future.

Mastantono's contract with Riverbed will expire in December 2026, and Riverbed is working hard to reach a contract renewal agreement with him. But such a dazzling young genius will naturally attract the competition among the top football giants.

According to the Argentine media "Ole", as of now, 17 top teams have expressed their intention to introduce Mastantono to River Plate, namely: Real Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Atletico Madrid, Manchester United, Liverpool, Wolves, Arsenal, Chelsea, Newcastle, Paris, Marseille, Bayern, Dortmund, Leverkusen, Inter Milan, AC Milan and Juventus.

It is understood that these 17 giants are competing for fiercely, and Real Madrid is currently in the lead in the competition, but Manchester United and Arsenal also have great hopes to win the supernova. Sources revealed that Mastantono has been a Real Madrid fan since he was a child. If he goes to Europe to play football, his most hope is Real Madrid. In addition, in terms of technical characteristics, Mastantono has a strong sense of rhythm, excellent continuous running and fast speed, and the Premier League is the most suitable league for him.

As for Mastantono's boss Riverbed, they have long been accustomed to sending the best players to European clubs with strong financial resources.

In recent seasons, River Plate has completed many big transfers: Enzo transfers to Benfica, and with the additional terms of joining Chelsea, the total transfer fee has reached 44.25 million euros; in 2022, Alvarez will join Manchester City for 21.4 million euros; 18-year-old Echeveri will also join Manchester City for 18 million euros next summer. In terms of price, if there is a quote of about €20 million, Riverbed will likely be willing to sell Mastantono.

Argentina's economy is not good, and the valuations of clubs and markets are not rising. If this child plays football in Brazil, his market price will be higher because the market environment there is different.

This young man is now standing at the door of his dream. I wonder if he can become the jewel in the crown of Argentina in the future?