Real Madrid have been linked with a number of midfielders during the summer transfer window, but none have seen Los Blancos make a move. There is a certain current of thought that if they had their

Real Madrid have made an emphatic statement this summer – not just through marquee signings but by investing boldly in youth. The standout move so far is the signing of Franco Mastantuono from River Plate. As reported by The Athletic, “According to a River statement, the 17-year-old has become the most expensive sale in Argentine football history.”

The 43-year-old is taking on one of football's most demanding jobs off the back of the Spanish giants' disappointing European season