Mastantuono explains Fiorentina loan choice, calling it the right move for his career | OneFootball

Franco Mastantuono says Fiorentina’s project convinced him to join on loan from Real Madrid, calling it the right step for his career.

“I’m very happy to be at Fiorentina, who presented me with a really interesting project. The right choice for my career, and I’m glad I made it.” FirenzeViola carried quotes from Thursday’s press conference.

Wearing the number 30 shirt, he outlined how the move came together: “I had a very cordial conversation with Real and decided to leave Madrid, then I had lots of offers but Fiorentina’s project struck me more than any of them, and I made my decision a week before the announcement. I’d love to write my name into this club’s history.”

The loan follows a difficult first year in Spain for the 18-year-old, who joined from River Plate for around €45m last summer. He logged 1,484 minutes across 35 appearances, competing with Brahim Diaz and Arda Guler.

Real Madrid had considered sending him back to River Plate before opting to keep his development in Europe, with Benfica also credited with interest before Fiorentina won the race.

Left out of Argentina’s World Cup squad this summer, he arrives in Florence expected to provide the creative spark that eluded him at the Bernabeu.

Source: Football Italia

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