Mastantuono reveals why he chose Fiorentina: 'The right choice for my career'
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Mastantuono has explained his decision to join Fiorentina, calling it the right choice for his career.
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Attributed to original sourceFranco Mastantuono has explained his decision to join Fiorentina on loan from Real Madrid, insisting the Viola project stood out above every other option he considered this summer.
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, with quotes via FirenzeViola , the Argentine didn’t hold back on his excitement.
“I’m very happy to be at Fiorentina, who presented me with a really interesting project. The right choice for my career, and I’m glad I made it.”
Wearing the number 30 shirt, Mastantuono also gave some insight into how the move came together behind the scenes: “I had a very cordial conversation with Real and decided to leave Madrid, then I had lots of offers but Fiorentina’s project struck me more than any of them, and I made my decision a week before the announcement. I’d love to write my name into this club’s history.”
FLORENCE, ITALY – AUGUST 14: Franco Mastantuono of ACF Fiorentina in action during warm-up prior during of the Coppa Italia match between of ACF Fiorentina and Benevento Calcio at Artemio Franchi on August 14, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) Mastantuono arrives at Fiorentina in much needed breath of fresh air The move ends a difficult first year in Spain for the 18-year-old, who arrived from River Plate for a fee in the region of €45m last summer but managed just 1,484 minutes across 35 appearances, squeezed out by competition from the likes of Brahim Diaz and Arda Guler.
Real Madrid had been weighing up a return to River Plate before deciding they preferred to keep his development within Europe, with Benfica also credited with interest before Fiorentina won the race.
His omission from Argentina’s World Cup squad this summer only added to the sense that a fresh start was needed, and he’ll now be expected to provide the creative spark in Florence that eluded him at the Bernabeu.
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What happened
Mastantuono, who joined Fiorentina, has spoken publicly about his reasons for choosing the Italian club over other options. The player described the move as 'the right choice for my career,' suggesting the decision was based on long-term development and project fit. His comments give insight into Fiorentina's appeal as a destination and hint at the role the club outlined for him in their plans.
Chance analysis
When a player publicly frames a transfer as a career-defining choice, it usually signals that the project on offer — not just the salary — was the deciding factor. For Fiorentina, landing a player who speaks this openly about conviction in the club's direction is a small but meaningful PR win, reinforcing the narrative that they are a credible destination for ambitious talent. It also raises expectations: fans and observers will now judge both player and club against the standard the player himself has set.
Mastantuono's arrival strengthens Fiorentina's squad depth and signals an ambitious project, potentially improving their attacking output in Serie A.