Doubled by Real Madrid for Franco Mastanuono, PSG could experience a second disillusionment of the same kind in a few months …
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Franco Mastanuono was one of the major PSG objectives on the transfer market. At just 17 years old, River Plate's Argentinian cracker flies down recruiters with his early talent, to the point of having been compared to a certain Lionel Messi in Argentina. Luis Campos, always on the lookout for the best young people, tried everything to bring the prodigy to Paris. But despite a substantial offer, it was Real Madrid that won the bet. The Merengue spent 45 million euros to offer the services of the attacking midfielder, sealing a new master stroke on the market. A bitter defeat for PSG, a habit for Madrid.
PSG vs real: a new duel is preparing
This setback may not be the last in the distance struggle that PSG and Real Madrid are engaged. Behind the scenes, a new file is starting to wave the two European giants: that of Ibrahima Konaté. Under contract with Liverpool until 2026, the French international does not close the door to a departure, and his profile appeals to Paris. But then again, Real Madrid seems to have one step ahead. Florentino Pérez closely monitors the evolution of the file and could quickly take action. The seduction operation is already launched.
Paris must still convince
Reigning European champion, PSG still has work to do to convince and seduce. Real Madrid still has a bright future ahead of it, even if the dynamics of the moment clearly lean in favor of Luis Enrique and Parisian results. If Paris manages to confirm, over time, the trend is likely to be reversed. And the players will no longer lean also to Real …
