Real Madrid’s Franco Mastantuono wanted by four Serie A clubs

Four Italian clubs are monitoring Real Madrid midfielder Franco Mastantuono after his return to form on loan at Fiorentina.

According to La Repubblica, Fiorentina want to extend the 19-year-old Argentine’s stay beyond the end of the current season. The newspaper says the likelihood of a further loan could increase if Fiorentina challenge for a position that qualifies them for European competition.

Milan, Roma and Napoli are also watching Mastantuono closely, according to journalist Akram Konur, taking the number of interested Italian clubs to four.

Mastantuono joined Real Madrid in the summer of 2025 in one of the club’s major signings. The Spanish side paid River Plate 63.2m euros for the teenager, who initially played a prominent role under manager Xabi Alonso.

However, his involvement gradually declined and he eventually dropped out of the starting line-up, becoming a substitute.

Last summer, following the arrival of Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho, Mastantuono moved to Fiorentina on a one-season loan. He is currently expected to return to Real Madrid when the campaign ends.

The Argentina international has since spoken positively about his experience in Italy, in comments that could be interpreted as a message to the Madrid club’s management.

Speaking after Argentina’s victory over Bolivia last month, Mastantuono told reporters in the mixed zone that the move had brought a significant change to his life.

“I feel great since I went to Italy and changed my life a little. I feel very comfortable and have enjoyed it a lot,” he said.

“Changing the atmosphere was great for me.”

Mastantuono also thanked Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni for the freedom he has been given while playing for the national team.

“Scaloni gives me a lot of freedom to play, and I am grateful for that,” he said.

The midfielder, who remains under contract with Real Madrid, also described the disappointment he felt after being left out of Argentina’s squad for the last World Cup.

“It is difficult not to be called up, but I have always supported my team-mates and Argentina to give their best,” he said. “They played an amazing World Cup and made all Argentinians proud.”

Mastantuono ended his comments by looking ahead to what he hopes will be a new stage in his career.

“A new stage is beginning. I feel good and I may get an opportunity, but above all, I want to work with the national team,” he said.

His loan spell at Fiorentina has allowed him to rediscover the form that established him as one of South America’s leading young talents after a difficult period in the Spanish capital.