Fiorentina confirm season-long loan for Franco Mastantuono with no option to buy | OneFootball

Fiorentina confirmed on Friday that Argentina international Franco Mastantuono has joined from Real Madrid on a season-long loan with no option to buy, the club said in a statement.

The 18-year-old winger will now continue his career in Serie A after failing to cement a place in Madrid's first team. The Spanish club intend to monitor his progress closely during the loan.

Mastantuono was welcomed enthusiastically by Fiorentina supporters and is set for a second spell in Europe. In his debut campaign for Real Madrid he made 35 appearances and scored three goals, having arrived from River Plate for about €45 million.

Despite his age he is regarded as a player of significant potential. The move offers him the chance to gain more regular minutes in Italy.

A switch to Benfica had been considered earlier in this window. His move to Florence removes that option for this season, leaving Benfica to seek other wide reinforcements while the Argentine looks to relaunch in Serie A and persuade Madrid he merits a higher status on his return.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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