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Mourinho and Mastantuno agreed on “the most appropriate solution”.
Argentine Franco Mastantono is close to leaving Real Madrid next season after the club and the player agreed that a loan would be the best option at this stage of his career, with the aim of giving him more game minutes and continuing his development away from the pressure at the Santiago Bernabeu.
According to the newspaper “come onThe Spaniard, 18-year-old Mastantuno’s future looks closer to leaving Real Madrid than staying in the first team this season as the club look to find a suitable team to keep him on loan until the end of the season without the right to buy, focusing on his continued development in one of Europe’s major leagues.
Although his destination is still undecided, the player has 12 offers on the table as Real Madrid’s management carefully examines each offer, prioritizing a project that guarantees his regular participation and technical development.
Mastantuno has shown some positive signs in the current pre-season, with good performances against Leganes and Alcorcon, but he has yet to secure a permanent place in the team, prompting the club and the player to reassess his situation.
Reports suggested that a final decision on his departure was postponed to a meeting with manager Jose Mourinho in the middle of this month, where it was agreed that a season away from Madrid would be beneficial to his career, especially as he gets enough minutes in light of strong competition in the squad.
Before the match, Mastantuno still believed he could impose himself on the team, but new signings, notably the inclusion of striker Ian Diomande, helped change the picture, making a loan option the most likely solution.
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Returning to the River Plate is out of the question
Despite River Plate’s interest in bringing back the player who has risen through the ranks, a return to the Argentinian club seems unlikely after the player and Real Madrid agreed to continue his development on the European continent.
River Plate had tried to explore the possibility of bringing back Mastantuno earlier when a club delegation arrived in Madrid, accompanied by former star David Trezeguet, to discuss several deals, including Thiago Almada and Mastantuno, and he has also renewed his efforts in recent days.
But the management of Real Madrid and the player rejected the idea of returning to Argentina, considering that the continuation of the European experience would be more beneficial for developing his talent.
Interest from Italy and England
Current reports suggest that the Italian league could be the closest destination for Mastantuno, with Como under Spanish coach Cesc Fabregas interested in his services, but that has become less likely after the team signed compatriot Nico Paz.
Other Italian clubs have also expressed an interest in signing the player on loan, including Fiorentina and Roma in the event of Matthias Sule’s departure, in addition to AC Milan, who have a good relationship with Real Madrid following previous deals between the two clubs.
In England, Fulham were the first club to express an interest in signing the Argentine before he changed direction and focused on other targets, including Gonzalo, who was close to joining the club.
Neither Real nor Mastantuno are willing to extend the waiting period as a final decision on his destination is expected to be made later this week and all options remain open to determine the next step in the Argentine talent’s journey.
