Sporting lose out on talent who cost Real Madrid €63m; destination in sight | OneFootball

Franco Mastantuono is expected to be the next player to leave Real Madrid on loan this summer. The Argentine midfielder, who has already been linked with Sporting, is now closer to joining Fiorentina, the club currently leading the race.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the deal now depends on defining what percentage of the salary will be covered by each party.

Fiorentina want to secure the youngster for the 2026/27 season, offering him greater competitive regularity. Real Madrid, meanwhile, still believe in the player’s potential and are only open to a temporary loan, with no intention of sanctioning a permanent sale, having invested €63.2 million in his signing.

Franco Mastantuono has found game time hard to come by in the Merengues squad and is looking for a club where he can play consistent minutes. Serie A had already been pointed to as the Argentine’s preferred destination, with other Italian clubs also monitoring his situation.

Sporting Sporting had been mentioned among the clubs interested in a possible loan move for the midfielder, but Fiorentina have gained the upper hand in recent hours. If an agreement is reached regarding his wages, the transfer could be completed soon.

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