Italian Serie A outfit Fiorentina have reached a deal with Real Madrid to bring teenage midfielder Franco Mastantuono on loan for the next campaign. The arrangement has been officially sealed after both sides wrapped up the remaining details, with the 18-year-old expected to spend the next ten months honing his skills in Italy.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano gave his customary “here we go” confirmation, putting an end to speculation about the Argentine’s next move. Under the terms, Mastantuono will get valuable playing time in European football before heading back to Spain.
Real Madrid and Fiorentina finalize loan terms
The two teams have agreed on a simple loan structure that includes neither a buy option nor any provision for Fiorentina to secure the midfielder on a permanent basis.
Real Madrid have reiterated that Mastantuono remains central to their future plans and believe a temporary spell away is the ideal route for his growth.
The deal also specifies that the Argentine will return to the Spanish capital in June 2027 to link up with the squad ahead of subsequent seasons.
So far, no details have emerged about the share of wages Fiorentina will cover during the loan period.
Franco Mastantuono to undergo medical ahead of Fiorentina switch
With the paperwork settled, Mastantuono is set to fly to Italy shortly to finish his medical checks and put pen to paper on his contract.
This move marks the final phase before the midfielder officially joins Fiorentina’s roster for the upcoming season.
His arrival is likely to close the transfer saga that had left his short-term future in doubt for several weeks.
Priority given to European development path
The loan comes after a challenging debut campaign in Spain following Mastantuono’s transfer from River Plate, where first-team chances grew scarce over time.
New signings, including Bernardo Silva, further pushed him down the pecking order, making a temporary exit the most sensible option.
While the youngster initially favored a return to River Plate, Real Madrid’s coaching staff insisted his next stop should be within Europe.
Club officials are confident that consistent minutes in Serie A will speed up his adjustment to the European style while supporting his ongoing progress.
Fiorentina strengthens ties with Real Madrid
Mastantuono will become the second former Real Madrid player to join Fiorentina in the same window.
Earlier this summer, defender Victor Valdepenas also made the switch to the Florence-based club, though his transfer was made permanent rather than temporary.
This latest deal further cements the growing relationship between the two clubs during the current transfer period.