Franco Mastantuono Joins Fiorentina on Loan from Real Madrid
Real Madrid has announced that Franco Mastantuono will be spending next season on loan at Fiorentina. The club confirmed the move in a statement, which read, “Real Madrid CF and ACF Fiorentina have agreed to the loan of player Franco Mastantuono until the end of next season, June 30, 2027.”
Mastantuono joined Real Madrid last summer from River Plate for a substantial fee of €63 million. The 18-year-old attacking midfielder started his career with the Spanish club under manager Xabi Alonso but faced challenges due to injuries and intense competition for positions as the season progressed.
Although Mastantuono returned for pre-season under new manager Jose Mourinho, the arrivals of Bernardo Silva and Yan Diomande limited his opportunities for playing time. Consequently, it was determined that a loan move would be beneficial for his development. While a return to River Plate was an option, Real Madrid preferred he continue his growth in Europe.
Numerous clubs across Europe showed interest in the young talent, but Mastantuono ultimately chose to sign with Fiorentina, where he will spend the upcoming year. Notably, Real Madrid decided not to include a buy option in the loan agreement, affirming their confidence in Mastantuono’s future potential.
Real Madrid have officially confirmed that Franco Mastantuono has left the club to sign for Fiorentina on a season-long loan deal.
“Real Madrid CF and ACF Fiorentina have agreed to the loan of player Franco Mastantuono until the end of next season, June 30, 2027,” the club statement read.
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Mastantuono joined Real Madrid last summer, arriving from River Plate in a massive deal worth €63 million.
At just 18 years old, the versatile attacking midfielder started positively under Xabi Alonso before injuries and competition for places saw him lose his prominence as the season progressed.
While Mastantuono returned to pre-season this summer to convince new manager Jose Mourinho, the signings of Bernardo Silva and Yan Diomande meant that the Argentine prodigy would not stand to play much.
As such, it was decided that he would leave the club on loan for the upcoming season. A move back to River Plate was considered by the player, but Real Madrid made it clear that they want him to continue his development in Europe.
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Mastantuono had no shortage of suitors across Europe, but in the end he has opted to sign for Fiorentina, where he will spend the next year on loan.
Notably, Real Madrid made it clear that they would not include any buy option in the deal as they retain full faith in Mastantuono and his long-term potential.
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