Franco Mastantuono absent from Real Madrid squad for Fiorentina friendly

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·31. Juli 2026

Franco Mastantuono absent from Real Madrid squad for Fiorentina friendly

After already having played two training matches, against Alcorcon and Leganes, Real Madrid are set to play their first friendly game of the preseason, against Fiorentina, in Klagenfurt, Austria. The Merengues won the two training games, against Alcorcon with a 1-0 scoreline and against Leganes with a 4-1 scoreline, but the upcoming match against the Italians will be much more of a test for Jose Mourinho.

While there is nothing significant at stake, the Portuguese manager will still be bothered by the absence of some of his most important players, who have still not returned to the club from their holidays, which started belatedly because of their participation in the World Cup 2026.

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In addition to these players, there is another notable absence from the squad list that Real Madrid have published for this game. As MARCA has noted, the forward Franco Mastantuono is absent from this list, as he continues to be linked with a move away from the club.

Recent reports indicated that he wanted to return to his former club River Plate, but the Merengues have closed the door to such a move, as they want the forward to continue his adaptation in Europe by playing for a continental side.

Three Italian clubs are interested in taking him on loan, including Los Blancos’ rivals in this upcoming game, Fiorentina, who have already contacted Real Madrid about the Argentine. The other two clubs that have shown an interest in him are Napoli and AC Milan.

Franco Mastantuono is expected to make a choice in this regard, keeping in view the playing time each of these teams can offer him. Furthermore, another important condition for him is to be able to play as an attacking midfielder, as this is the role he is most comfortable playing.

Hopefully, the young forward will make a decision in this regard soon, and get the opportunity to realize the potential that he showed in his early career in Argentina. The squad announced by Real Madrid for this game is as follows: