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Fulham rules out loan move for Real Madrid's Franco Mastantuono

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 6:50 PM

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

Fulham rules out loan move for Real Madrid's Franco Mastantuono

Summary

Fulham has dismissed recent rumors linking them to a loan deal for Real Madrid's 18-year-old attacker Franco Mastantuono. According to journalist Matteo Moretto, the Premier League club is not pursuing the player despite speculation following Alvaro Arbeloa's appointment as head coach. Mastantuono, who transferred from River Plate last year, experienced a disrupted debut season, making limited appearances for Real Madrid. The club remains open to a loan for his development but refuses any deal including a permanent purchase option. It remains unclear where Mastantuono will play next season.

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•Fulham expresses no interest in a loan for Franco Mastantuono.
•Rumors intensified after Alvaro Arbeloa became head coach.
•Mastantuono had limited playing time in his debut season.
•Real Madrid considers a loan to help his development.
•No permanent purchase option will be entertained by Real Madrid.

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6:50 PMYahoo Sports — Premier League club not pursuing loan deal for Real Madrid wonderkid despite rumours

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According to journalist Matteo Moretto, Fulham have no interest in securing a temporary deal for Real Madrid’s teenage wonderkid Franco Mastantuono, completely dismissing recent media speculation li...
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