Leny Yoro is making steady progress towards securing a spot in Real Madrid’s squad for the upcoming summer transfer window. The talented centre-back has decided not to extend his contract with Lille, and the club’s directors are aware that they will eventually have to negotiate a fair price, rather than the initial demand of 100 million euros.
Although Yoro remains a top priority for Real Madrid, there is another promising young talent emerging on the scene. Franco Mastantuono, a 16-year-old attacking midfielder from River Plate, has caught the attention of scouts and could potentially be a valuable addition to the team.
The transfer for Yoro is progressing further. The club has been informed by the player’s agent, Jorge Mendes, that negotiations with Lille are imminent.
The footballer firmly believes that his future lies with Real Madrid. While the club still needs to address the issues surrounding David Alaba and Eder Militao’s injuries from this season, as well as consider Nacho Fernandez’s future, both the club’s sporting management and Carlo Ancelotti himself view Yoro as the ideal signing. They see him as a promising defender who has a long career ahead of him at Real Madrid.
Everyone is in agreement on this matter, including the need to negotiate a price that reflects the current football market for an 18-year-old player whose contract expires on June 30, 2025.
Yoro has already proven himself as a skilled player, while Mastantuono’s rise in elite football has garnered global attention.
Top clubs across Europe have scouted him in Argentina, where he made his mark in River’s first team at just 16 years old and currently competes in the Copa de la Liga.
As a left-footed midfielder, he shows promise as a key player for a team that has unearthed talent within its youth system.
In addition to Claudio Echeverri (who has signed with Manchester City) and Agustin Ruberto, other players from the Buenos Aires club’s youth system are making waves.
The competition for Mastantuono’s talents is fierce, with River recently updating his contract to include a 45 million euro release clause. However, the contract only extends until January 2026.