River Plate negotiates with Real Madrid for Franco Mastantuono loan
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 3:55 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
River Plate has begun formal negotiations with Real Madrid for the loan of Franco Mastantuono for the upcoming season. The 18-year-old midfielder seeks more playing time after a limited role in his debut season in Spain. He played 1,484 minutes over 35 appearances, primarily as a substitute. Real Madrid, however, prefers to loan him to a European club, believing this will better aid his development. Negotiations are expected to continue in the coming days as both clubs seek a resolution that satisfies Mastantuono's wishes and Real Madrid's plans.
- •River Plate seeks a season-long loan for Franco Mastantuono.
- •Mastantuono played limited minutes in his debut season in Spain.
- •Real Madrid prefers a loan to a European team over returning him to River Plate.
- •Negotiations between the clubs are ongoing as of July 29.
- 3:55 PMYahoo Sports — Fiorentina boost for Mastantuono as Real Madrid refuse River Plate return
- 1:35 PMYahoo Sports — River Plate begin talks with Real Madrid for Mastantuono loan deal – report
"Fiorentina received a boost with reports Real Madrid will only loan Franco Mastantuono within Europe, and not back to River Plate, making Italy the favourite destination.The teenager turns 19 next mon...
"River Plate have opened formal negotiations with Real Madrid to re-sign teenage midfielder Franco Mastantuono on a season-long loan deal, according to football journalist Matteo Moretto. The 18-year-o...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 3:55 PMFiorentina boost for Mastantuono as Real Madrid refuse River Plate return
Fiorentina received a boost with reports Real Madrid will only loan Franco Mastantuono within Europe, and not back to River Plate, making Italy the favourite destination.The teenager turns 19 next mon...
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 1:35 PMRiver Plate begin talks with Real Madrid for Mastantuono loan deal – report
River Plate have opened formal negotiations with Real Madrid to re-sign teenage midfielder Franco Mastantuono on a season-long loan deal, according to football journalist Matteo Moretto. The 18-year-o...
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- LaLiga•Jul 29, 2026, 9:20 PMEndrick still on Roma’s radar as attacking target
- LaLiga•Jul 29, 2026, 6:45 PMPSG pushing Barcelona attacker for a decision as alternative targets identified
- LaLiga•Jul 29, 2026, 5:15 PM🛑 Regional government, no access to Rayo's ground to start works
- LaLiga•Jul 29, 2026, 3:15 PMFulham in advanced talks to sign Real Madrid duo Cesar Palacios and Gonzalo Garcia
- LaLiga•Jul 29, 2026, 2:25 PMReal Madrid’s Victor Valdepenas set for Fiorentina switch, Mourinho agrees to transfer
- LaLiga•Jul 29, 2026, 12:10 PMBarcelona forward likely to stay at club despite persistent pressure from Atletico Madrid dressing room
