Fiorentina secures Franco Mastantuono on loan from Real Madrid
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 12:05 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Fiorentina has finalized a loan agreement for Franco Mastantuono from Real Madrid. The deal, reported on August 7, involves Fiorentina covering half of the 18-year-old forward's €3.5 million salary. The Argentine playmaker, who made only 15 starts last season for Madrid, was sought after by both Roma and Milan, but Fiorentina guaranteed him more playing time. As part of the arrangement, an understanding allows him to remain with Fiorentina if they qualify for European competition. This move comes as the Viola make adjustments to their roster with a potential tactical shift to better utilize their players.
- •Mastantuono joins Fiorentina on a loan from Real Madrid.
- •The agreement covers half of the player's €3.5 million salary.
- •Fiorentina plans to adjust their tactics to accommodate him.
- •Roma and Milan considered signing him but did not finalize discussions.
- •Mastantuono had 10 goals and 7 assists in 64 matches at River Plate.
- 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Fiorentina Beat Roma and Milan for Real Madrid Prodigy
"Roma and Milan might have contemplated acquiring Franco Mastantuono, but Fiorentina were the only Serie A club to open talks with Real Madrid. They eventually sealed the deal, as the talent is in town...
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