Mastantuono set for Fiorentina move after Real Madrid salary agreement
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Mastantuono is finalizing a transfer to Fiorentina after a salary agreement was reached with Real Madrid.
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Attributed to original sourceMultiple outlets are reporting that Argentine talent Franco Mastantuono is on the verge of completing his loan move to Fiorentina after the Viola struck an agreement on the division of the teenager’s salary with his parent club, Real Madrid.
Done deal: Mastantuono all set to join Fiorentina Mastantuono, who will turn 19 next week, is set to join Fabio Grosso’s Fiorentina on a season-long loan deal. Despite brief suggestions that the two clubs were exploring the potential inclusion of an option to buy , this will be a straight loan deal and the teenager will return to the Bernabeu in the summer of 2027.
SEVILLE, SPAIN – APRIL 24: Franco Mastantouno of Real Madrid looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Betis Balompie and Real Madrid CF at Estadio La Cartuja on April 24, 2026 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images) Mastantuono had given his go-ahead to joining Fiorentina on Tuesday, and according to Gianluca Di Marzio , the only obstacle to overcome after that was an agreement with Real Madrid on how to share the player’s salary.
The two clubs have since reached an agreement on that front as well, and now the 18-year-old is all set to join Fiorentina for the 2026-27 season.
Despite having four Argentina caps to his name, Mastantuono will not take up a valuable non-EU slot in Fiorentina’s squad due to his Italian passport.
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What happened
Fiorentina are on the verge of completing the signing of Mastantuono from Real Madrid, with a salary agreement between the player and the Spanish club now reportedly in place. The deal, described as a 'done deal' by the source, would see the young Argentine attacker join the Serie A side. The agreement resolves a key financial obstacle, allowing the transfer to proceed.
Chance analysis
This represents a significant acquisition for Fiorentina, adding a highly regarded young talent from one of Europe's elite clubs. For Real Madrid, it suggests the player was not in their immediate first-team plans, making them willing to facilitate a move. Fiorentina gain attacking reinforcement, which could impact their Serie A and potential European campaign ambitions.
Fiorentina gain a young attacking talent while Real Madrid offload a fringe player, marginally improving Fiorentina's offensive options.
Fiorentina's attacking depth is strengthening; consider this an offensive boost for their upcoming Serie A fixtures.