Franco Mastantuono is set to join Fiorentina on a season‑long loan, with Real Madrid continuing to pay a portion of wages. He joined Real from River Plate last summer on a €45 million fee. He struggled to make an impact at the Bernabéu and has214 appearances in La Liga last season, scoring one goal.

Under new coach José Mourinho he started in two pre‑season training matches but was left out of the squad for Friday’s friendly against Fiorentina, which finished 2‑2, in preparation for the move.

The loan is viewed as the best option for his development after a difficult season and being left out of Argentina’s World Cup squad.

The decision reflects Madrid’s prioritisation of other talents such as Mbappé over Vinícius Jr., and the club’s focus on the player’s growth in Serie A.