Serie A club enter race to sign 18-year-old Real Madrid wonderkid on loan – report

Serie A club enter race to sign 18-year-old Real Madrid wonderkid on loan – report Serie A side Fiorentina have become the latest club to express interest in Real Madrid youngster Franco Mastantuono, adding their name to a growing list of teams hoping to secure the Argentine on loan for the 2026-27 season. Indeed, according to CalcioMercato (h/t AS ), Fiorentina have made initial enquiries with Real Madrid over a temporary deal for the Argentine teenager as they look to strengthen their squad with a winger or attacking midfielder ahead of the new campaign. In demand Fiorentina are among a host of clubs across Europe vying to sign Mastantuono on loan in the ongoing summer transfer window. Fulham are also monitoring the 18-year-old, with the Premier League side, led by new manager Alvaro Arbeloa, interested in a one-season loan with a buy option . Many suitors for Mastantuono. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) Italian side Como 1907 and Mastantuono’s former club, River Plate, are also keeping an eye on the situation. Meanwhile, more than five clubs in La Liga have shown an interest in the youngster who endured a topsy-turvy debut season in Europe during 2025/26. Decision still pending For now, no final decision has been made. Mastantuono remains part of Jose Mourinho’s squad and continues to train with the first team during pre-season. However, the fierce competition on the right side of Real Madrid’s attack has fuelled speculation that a loan move could be the best option for his development this season. No final decision yet. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) The formula worked well with Endrick who left Real Madrid in January to join Olympique Lyon, where he played regularly and thrived, before returning to the Bernabeu this summer. Interestingly, Real Madrid are scheduled to face Fiorentina in their first official pre-season friendly on 1 August. The match could provide another opportunity for the Italian club to assess the youngster up close before deciding whether to step up their interest. In case of a departure, Real Madrid are only willing to consider a temporary move, as they have no intention of losing control of a player they invested €63.2 million in last summer. The club believes Mastantuono still has enormous untapped potential.