According to Defensa Central, Franco Mastantuono wants to stay at Real Madrid but is reluctantly considering a return to River Plate. The Argentina international joined Real Madrid in August 2025 from River Plate for a fee reported to be between €60 million and €63.2 million, and his contract is valid until 2031. Several Premier League clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United, have been linked with him, with reports from February 2026 suggesting Tottenham was prepared to offer approximately €50 million.