Fiorentina favourites to land Mastantuono on loan from Real Madrid
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Fiorentina are reportedly the frontrunners to secure a loan agreement for Franco Mastantuono from Real Madrid.
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Attributed to original sourceThere are growing reports in Argentina, Spain and Italy that Fiorentina are the favourites to get Real Madrid starlet Franco Mastantuono on loan.
The talent will turn 19 next month and was snapped up from River Plate last summer for €45m plus add-ons.
MADRID, SPAIN – MAY 14: Rahim Alhassane of Real Oviedo is challenged by Franco Mastantuono of Real Madrid during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Real Oviedo at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 14, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) He has struggled for regular playing time in Madrid, so the plan is to let him go out on loan this term in order to gain experience of European football.
Other destinations have been mentioned , including Fulham in the Premier League, Villarreal, Real Socidead and Sevilla in Spain, Sporting CP in Portugal, Juventus, or even a return to River Plate.
Fiorentina first choice for Mastantuono MADRID, SPAIN – OCTOBER 04: Franco Mastantuono of Real Madrid looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Villarreal CF at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 04, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) According to TyC Sports and Diario AS , Fiorentina would be the favourites to secure Mastantuono on a dry loan, meaning there is no option to make it permanent.
There is a perfect opportunity to discuss the matter when Fiorentina and Real Madrid meet in a friendly match in Austria on August 1.
This may well also be inspired by the impressive growth of fellow Argentina international Nico Paz at Como, although that has turned into a form of co-ownership deal.
Mastantuono has Italian heritage, so would not be taking up a non-EU player slot in the Fiorentina squad.
The teenager made 35 appearances for Real Madrid, but only started 17, scoring three goals and getting a red card against Getafe.
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What happened
Spanish and Argentine reports suggest Fiorentina have emerged as the leading candidate to take Franco Mastantuono on loan from Real Madrid. The 18-year-old Argentine attacking midfielder joined Real Madrid from River Plate and is seen as needing regular first-team minutes. A loan to the Serie A side would give him that platform while Madrid retain his long-term rights. No official confirmation from either club has yet been made.
Chance analysis
A loan to Fiorentina would be significant for a young Argentine talent looking to accelerate his development in a top European league. Serie A has historically been a productive environment for South American prospects, and Fiorentina's attacking style could suit Mastantuono's profile. For Real Madrid, this would be a standard development loan with buy-back or recall options typically attached.
Fiorentina's attacking midfield options would be reinforced by a high-upside young talent, while Real Madrid would temporarily lose a promising squad player to a development loan.
If confirmed, Mastantuono's loan to Fiorentina slightly weakens Real Madrid's immediate attacking depth but signals long-term investment; Fiorentina gain a highly-rated young creator for Serie A matches.