Real Madrid's Mastantuono to Leave on European Loan, River Plate Return Ruled Out
Real Madrid's 18-year-old Argentine midfielder Franco Mastantuono, who made 35 appearances with 3 goals, will leave on a pure loan (no purchase option) to a European top-five league club for development. Over a dozen offers include AC Milan, Fiorentina, Roma, Villarreal, and Rennes. A return to childhood club River Plate is ruled out. A decision is expected by end of week, with the player not in Madrid's weekend squad.
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Mastantuono: I really like Florence and want to improve my defensive performance
Argentine attacking midfielder Mastantuono has joined Fiorentina on loan from Real Madrid, expressing his admiration for Florence and the club's history. The 18-year-old, who developed at River Plate, aims to improve his defensive performance in Serie A, which he notes emphasizes defensive training. Fiorentina, under new head coach Grosso and sporting director Fabio Paratici, has spent over €100 million in the transfer market to rebuild after narrowly avoiding relegation and the death of owner Commisso in January 2026. Mastantuono is expected to fit into Grosso's 4-3-2-1 formation as a right attacking midfielder or as a number 10 in a 4-3-1-2 system. He spoke with the coach and feels fully prepared to start training and playing.
Real Madrid and Fiorentina Reach Agreement for Mastantuono Loan
Real Madrid has officially announced that they have reached an agreement with Italian club Fiorentina regarding the loan of player Mastantuono. The loan deal will see Mastantuono play for Fiorentina until the end of next season, with the loan period concluding on June 30, 2027. The announcement was made via Real Madrid's official website and reported by Hupu Football News on August 7. This is a straightforward player transfer/loan transaction between two European football clubs.
Read sourceReal Madrid winger Mastantuono joins Fiorentina on season-long loan
Real Madrid winger Mastantuono has officially joined Italian club Fiorentina on a one-season loan deal, as announced on August 7th. The 18-year-old Argentine joined Real Madrid from River Plate last summer for a €45 million transfer fee. During his single season at Real Madrid, Mastantuono made 35 appearances across all competitions, starting 17 of those matches, and scored 3 goals. The loan move to Fiorentina is intended to provide the young winger with more playing time and experience in Serie A. The announcement was made via social media and reported by Hupu Football News.
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Real Madrid youngster Mastantuono to undergo Fiorentina medical
According to renowned transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid youngster Mastantuono will fly to Italy today for a medical examination with Serie A club Fiorentina. Romano revealed that the deal is a pure loan with no buyout clause, emphasizing that Real Madrid never considered including any buyout option. The news was reported by Hupu Soccer on August 5th, citing Romano's post on X.
Read sourceGazzetta dello Sport: Real Madrid Covers Up to Half of Mastantuono's Salary During Loan to Fiorentina
According to a report from Gazzetta dello Sport, Real Madrid winger Mastantuono is set to join Fiorentina on a pure loan deal. The agreement includes an option to extend the loan for an additional year if Fiorentina qualifies for European competition. Regarding salary, Real Madrid will cover up to 50% of Mastantuono's wages during the loan period. The report was sourced from X and published by Hupu Football News on August 5th.
Read sourceReal Madrid Winger Mastantuono Loaned to Fiorentina for One Season
According to a 'Here We Go' report from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid winger Mastantuono has been loaned to Italian Serie A club Fiorentina for the 2026-2027 season. The agreement was reached between Fiorentina and Real Madrid on the morning of August 5th local time. Mastantuono will spend one season on loan in Florence and is scheduled to return to Real Madrid in June 2027. The news was reported by Hupu Football, citing Romano's post on X.
Real Madrid's Mastantuono to Join Fiorentina on Loan Without Buy Option
Real Madrid's 18-year-old Argentine attacking midfielder Mastantuono is set to join Serie A club Fiorentina on a pure loan deal with no buyout clause, according to The Athletic. Mastantuono joined Real Madrid from River Plate last summer for €63.2 million but struggled in his debut season, making 35 appearances with 3 goals and 1 assist while dealing with injuries and disciplinary issues. The loan aims to help the player rediscover his form away from high expectations, similar to Endrick's successful loan at Lyon. Mastantuono holds dual Italian-Argentine citizenship and made his senior Argentina debut at age 17, becoming the youngest player in national team history.
Read sourceReal Madrid's Mastantuono Close to Loan Move to Fiorentina
Real Madrid's 18-year-old midfielder Mastantuono is set to leave the club on loan this summer, with Fiorentina leading the race for his signature. The player, who cost Real Madrid €63.2 million a year ago, has been in a competitive slump, failing to score in an official match since January 20th and providing no assists. Real Madrid insists on a loan-only departure, ruling out a permanent transfer or a return to River Plate. Fiorentina is willing to offer consistent playing time but requires Real Madrid to cover most of his €3 million annual after-tax salary. The two clubs are close to an agreement, and Mastantuono has agreed to move to Serie A. Other interested clubs include Roma, AC Milan, Fulham, and Benfica. Real Madrid aims to include clauses to retain control over the player's future, emphasizing the need for him to regain form in a comfortable environment with regular minutes.
Read sourceFiorentina Legend Galli Criticizes Mastantuono Loan, Questions Motives and Ability
Argentine outlet TyC Sports reports that 18-year-old Argentine youngster Mastantuono is close to joining Serie A side Fiorentina on loan from Real Madrid. However, Fiorentina legend Giovanni Galli has publicly expressed skepticism, questioning whether Mastantuono has the qualities to integrate and warning him not to use the club as a stepping stone. Mastantuono is surplus to requirements under new Real Madrid coach Mourinho due to an abundance of attacking talent. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez plans a pure loan without a buyout clause, hoping the player develops elsewhere. Since joining Real Madrid last August for a record fee, Mastantuono has made 35 appearances and scored only 3 goals. Negotiations between Fiorentina and Real Madrid are in advanced stages.
Read sourceMastantuono Tells Mourinho He Wants Serie A Move; Fiorentina Leads Race
Real Madrid's 2007-born Argentine forward Mastantuono has informed manager Jose Mourinho that he wants to play in Serie A, ruling out other leagues. Fiorentina currently leads the race for his signature, but faces competition from Milan and Napoli. Real Madrid is willing to let him go on a loan deal with an option to buy and a buy-back clause. Mastantuono prefers European competition, but Fiorentina's sporting director Paratici is working to persuade him. The article also details Fiorentina's broader winger recruitment plans, including interest in Forbes, Cancellieri, and monitoring of Noa Lang and Bakayoko, as well as potential departures of Gudmundsson and Sottil.
Fiorentina Lists Real Madrid's Mastantuono on Transfer List, Awaits Player's Decision
According to renowned journalist Di Marzio, Fiorentina has added Real Madrid's Argentine attacking midfielder Mastantuono to their transfer list. The 2007-born winger has no playing space at Real Madrid and will seek a loan move away. Fiorentina is one of the interested clubs but has not yet begun real negotiations, only inquiring about the player's basic situation. The player previously pushed for a return to River Plate and is still considering his next destination. Fiorentina does not want to put pressure on the player, and no meetings are planned with Real Madrid. The decision now rests with Mastantuono himself as all parties await his free choice.
Read sourceMastantuono to Leave Real Madrid on Loan, Club Prefers European Move
According to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid has confirmed that young player Mastantuono will leave the club on loan. The decision has been expected in recent weeks. Real Madrid did not include Franco (likely referring to the player) in this weekend's squad as he prepares for the loan move. The club has indicated a preference for a loan within Europe rather than a return to his former club River Plate in Argentina. The report originates from Hupu soccer news, citing Romano's post on X (formerly Twitter). The article also includes user replies suggesting potential loan destinations like Arsenal or Fulham.
Read sourceReal Madrid: Franco Mastantuono has more than 12 offers on the table
Real Madrid's 18-year-old Argentine midfielder Franco Mastantuono, who had a difficult first season with 3 goals and 1 assist in 35 matches, will leave on loan without a purchase option to regain playing time. The club has received over a dozen offers, with River Plate's return bid ruled out as the player will stay in Europe. Interested clubs include AC Milan, Fiorentina, AS Roma, Rennes, and Villarreal, while Como and Fulham have withdrawn. A decision is expected by the end of the week, with Real Madrid and the player aiming to finalize quickly so he can join his new club promptly.
Read sourceMastantuono to Leave Real Madrid on Loan, Serie A Move Most Likely
According to AS, Real Madrid has decided to send 18-year-old Argentine midfielder Mastantuono on a pure loan (without buyout clause) to a major European league for the upcoming season, with a final decision expected by the end of this week. A return to his former club River Plate has been ruled out by both the player and Real Madrid management. After a mid-July meeting with coach José Mourinho, both sides agreed that leaving Madrid for a year would benefit his development, especially following Real Madrid's recent signing of Diomandé. Over ten clubs have expressed interest. In Italy, Fiorentina, Roma, and AC Milan are potential destinations, though Roma's move depends on Soulé's departure and Milan may replicate the Brahim Díaz loan model. Como's interest has faded after signing Nico Paz. In England, Fulham initially showed interest but withdrew. Mastantuono, who turns 19 on August 14, has not established himself at Real Madrid but showed promise in preseason matches against Leganés and Alcorcón.
Read sourceMastantuono Pressures for River Plate Return, Real Madrid Favors European Loan
According to Argentine media TyC, River Plate is pursuing Real Madrid's 18-year-old midfielder Franco Mastantuono after securing Tobias Andrada. Mastantuono, a left-footed midfielder who has made 35 appearances for Real Madrid (17 starts, 3 goals), is pushing for a return to his childhood club River Plate. However, Real Madrid, having paid approximately €60 million for him, prefers to loan him to a European top-five league club for continued development, following the model used for Endrick (loaned to Marseille) and Nico Paz (Como). Mastantuono is not a key player under new coach Jose Mourinho, ranking behind star players and new signing Bernardo Silva. Other interested clubs include Villarreal, Fiorentina (where his Italian citizenship helps), Benfica, and Fulham. Real Madrid will only consider a loan without a purchase option, making a return to Argentina unlikely at this stage.