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Real Madrid approves loan for Franco Mastantuono without buy option

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 6:40 AM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Real Madrid approves loan for Franco Mastantuono without buy option

Summary

Real Madrid has decided to loan 18-year-old Franco Mastantuono to enhance his development, as confirmed on July 23, 2026. The club has made it clear that the loan will not include a purchase option, emphasizing their commitment to retaining the Argentine talent in the long term. The club aims to find a suitable environment where Mastantuono can gain meaningful first-team experience, rather than a situation that would hinder his progress. Real Madrid's sporting department, led by head coach Jose Mourinho, is actively assessing potential destinations to ensure the player's development is prioritized.

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By the Numbers

•Mastantuono has been viewed as a long-term investment.
•The loan is intended to avoid 'decorative' loan situations.
•Interest has come from clubs in La Liga and abroad.
•Real Madrid is collaborating with Mourinho to find the right club.
•The decision aligns with the strategy used for Endrick's loan.

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6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid green-light 18-year-old’s loan but rule out buy option – Romano

What they're saying

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Real Madrid have finalised their position on Franco Mastantuono’s future, with the club prepared to send the teenage sensation out on loan to accelerate his development while making one condition ab...
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