The next destination is confirmed for Franco Mastantuono, with Fiorentina signing the Real Madrid youngster on a season-long loan. The Italian club remained in the fray for a long time. They perhaps expected to add a permanent buy option to the contract, but it’s a simple loan transfer, meaning Mastantuono will return to Santiago Bernabeu at the end of the 2026-27 season. It will give the 2007-born a chance to hone his skills in a competitive league like Serie A and come back to the Spanish capital as a more mature player.
Franco Mastantuono Joins Fiorentina On Loan
While the Argentina prodigy has yet to undergo his medical at the new club, Corriere dello Sport reported that Real Madrid and Fiorentina have already reached an agreement. His arrival will no doubt bolster the Fiorentina attack for the upcoming campaign.
The two clubs have also agreed on the player’s salary distribution for the loan spell. Real Madrid CF will pay the majority of Mastantuono’s wages, while Fiorentina will cover the remaining portion, with the shared financial arrangement playing a key role in completing the temporary transfer. The Spanish club has already clarified that Mastantuono remains a part of their long-term plan, with Jose Mourinho taking charge.
What’s next for Mastantuono?
Franco Mastantuono is now expected to complete the final stages of his move to Fiorentina after reportedly giving his approval to the season-long loan. The Argentine teenager, born in Azul in 2007, is understood to have been convinced that regular first-team football in Serie A would be an ideal step in his development before returning to Real Madrid.
Fiorentina are now focused on completing the remaining formalities, including his medical and registration process. Reports suggest the club is working to bring the young playmaker to Florence as soon as possible so he can begin training with his new teammates without delay.
Once the paperwork is finalised, Mastantuono is expected to join Fiorentina’s preparations for the new campaign, where he will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience at the highest level.
