Spanish YouTuber DjMariio has claimed that his Instagram exchange with Franco Mastantuono played a part in the Argentine signing for Real Madrid.
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Argentine wonderkid joins Real MadridYouTuber shares message that led to transferMastantuono was' waiting' for approachFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱X (@DjMariio)WHAT HAPPENED?
Famous YouTuber and Real Madrid fan DjMariio has revealed a private Instagram conversation with Mastantuono during the height of transfer speculation involving Paris Saint-Germain and Los Blancos. The Argentine wonderkid hinted in the conversation that he was 'waiting' for the 15-time European champions to make a move. When DjMariio messaged, "Franco, come to Madrid", the youngster replied: "I'm waiting for the call", hinting at his desire to join the Spanish giants despite PSG’s formal offer.
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Mastantuono's discreet message came just after Fabrizio Romano reported PSG’s bid for the River Plate star on May 17. The streamer respected the player’s request to keep the conversation private, but relayed the sentiment to a Real Madrid staffer: "I’ve spoken with Mastantuono and he told me he’s hoping you’ll call him."
DID YOU KNOW?
On June 12, just before the official announcement of Mastantuono joining Real Madrid, the Argentine messaged DjMariio again – this time with three white heart emojis. The next day, Real Madrid confirmed the deal. DjMariio reflected on the experience as a sign of how football has changed: "Players today connect just as much with content creators as with pro stars. I was lucky to play a small role in something special for Madrid."
AFPWHAT NEXT FOR MASTANTUONO?
The 17-year-old will complete his time at River Plate before officially joining Real Madrid after the FIFA Club World Cup. He’s widely seen as one of Argentina’s top emerging talents and is expected to integrate gradually into the first team setup.
