Benfica-linked Mastantuono reveals 2026/27 wish, shocks all | OneFootball

Franco Mastantuono is expected to leave Real Madrid in this summer transfer window, but Benfica could miss out on one of their targets to strengthen the attack. The Argentina international wants to return to River Plate on loan if his temporary departure from the Santiago Bernabéu is confirmed.

The 18-year-old has already made it clear that he would welcome a loan move to get more playing time. It should be remembered that Benfica are monitoring the situation and have even expressed interest in taking the winger on loan. Even so, Real Madrid are still assessing what would be the best destination for the Argentine. The information was reported by The Athletic.

Last season, his first with Los Blancos, Mastantuono made 35 appearances and scored three goals, after being signed from River Plate for around €45 million. At the Estádio da Luz, the possible arrival of the winger would fit into the strategy defined by the club’s board for this transfer window.

If he were to end up joining Benfica, Mastantuono would be another option for the right side of the attack, a position he often played at Real Madrid. The Argentine would compete for a place with Gianluca Prestianni and Dodi Lukebakio, increasing competition on the wings of the Eagles’ team.

Despite Benfica’s interest, everything indicates that the player’s wishes could be decisive in the negotiations, with River Plate currently emerging as the preferred destination to relaunch his career before returning to Real Madrid.

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