Fiorentina is intensifying its pursuit of a loan deal for Franco Mastantuono, the Argentine winger currently registered with Real Madrid for the upcoming campaign.
Sporting director Fabio Paratici and chief executive Alessandro Ferrari have flown to Klagenfurt, Austria, to meet with Real Madrid officials and hammer out the terms of a potential transfer, a move that follows the recent arrival of defender Víctor Valdepeñas from the Spanish capital.
A make‑or‑break summer for a rising star
Real Madrid is eager to close the matter quickly, not only to free up squad space but also to protect the 18‑year‑old from the physical demands of preseason friendlies; Mastantuono stayed behind in Madrid rather than travel to Austria, a decision aimed at minimizing injury risk before the new league campaign.
The negotiations come at a time when Fiorentina will not compete in European competitions, a factor that could weigh against the player’s ambitions, yet the club hopes that Serie A’s reputation for nurturing young talent — exemplified by Nico Paz’s breakthrough last season — will prove attractive.
Both the Italian club and the Spanish giants will jointly decide Mastantuono’s destination, with the player’s long‑term development viewed as the paramount consideration as the new season looms.