In the meantime, both Real Madrid and River Plate will compete for a cut of the record $1 billion prize pool in the newly expanded FIFA Club World Cup. Los Blancos are one of the favorites to win the tournament given their new signings and new manager, Xabi Alonso.

PSG appeared to be leading the race to sign Franco Mastantuono, one of South America’s brightest young prospects, heading into the summer transfer window. But it’s Real Madrid that ended up

PSG was willing to trigger River Plate's €41 million release clause for Franco Mastantuono but Real Madrid have managed to seal the deal spending just €45 million in all