Real Madrid looks to nurture its own Messi, signing a player who rewrote the history books

The 17-year-old will still play for River Plate in the upcoming Club World Cup before joining Real Madrid.

The Spanish giants have reportedly paid River Plate €45 million for the attacking midfielder.

Real Madrid have completed the signing of Argentine star Franco and are looking to nurture him to become the next Lionel Messi.

"He's the youngest player ever to represent Argentina in an official match. According to AFP, we've secured him for six years," Real Madrid announced.

Mastantuono is Real Madrid's third summer signing. The team has already bolstered its ranks with Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool and Dean Huijsen from Juventus.