Javier Zanetti on Real Madrid target Franco Mastantuono: โ€œInter like him but he costs too muchโ€

Inter vice president Javier Zanetti confirms Interโ€™s interest in Real Madrid target Franco Mastantuono.

Speaking in an interview with Flashscore via TMW, Javier Zanetti revealed Interโ€™s primary interest in Argentine sensation Franco Mastantuono. Still, he cited enormous costs behind his transfer as the reason for backing off. He said: โ€œWho doesnโ€™t like Mastantuono? All the teams would like him, but he costs too much.โ€

Real Madrid are the favourites to land the 17-year-old midfield wunderkind but they are expected to pay over โ‚ฌ50 million to River Plate for his transfer, including his โ‚ฌ45 million release clause and a 13% surge due to taxes.ย 

It remains to be seen whether Real Madrid decide to loan Mastantuono after buying him. In such a case, Inter could strive for a loan deal and possibly sign him. However, this is a far-fetched possibility right now.

Inter play River Plate in the Club World Cup, and they could have played against the midfielder, but Los Blancos will get the deal done soon.

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Trambak Bhattacherjee | GIFN

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