Franco Mastantuono joins Fiorentina on loan for 2026-27 season

Real Madrid midfielder Franco Mastantuono will spend the 2026-27 season on loan at Fiorentina to secure consistent playing time. The 19-year-old made 35 appearances for the Spanish club during his inaugural campaign, though his opportunities diminished as the season progressed. Despite the limited minutes, Mastantuono credited teammates Brahim, Mbappe, and Bellingham for their mentorship and guidance during his time at the Santiago Bernabeu. The teenager maintains his long-term goal of succeeding at Real Madrid and views this temporary transfer as a necessary step for his development. Fiorentina will provide the midfielder with a more prominent role to help him adapt to European football. The club currently considers the loan move an effort to grant him the match experience required to compete at the highest level in the future.

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