Real Madrid eye Serie A loan for Franco Mastantuono

Real Madrid are preparing to send teenage sensation Franco Mastantuono on loan this summer. Following discussions between the club and the player's representatives, it was agreed that a temporary departure is the best course of action for his development after a challenging debut campaign at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The Spanish giants have ruled out a return to River Plate, insisting that the 18-year-old must continue his maturation process in Europe. With a Premier League move also off the table, Italy has emerged as the most likely destination, aided by the player's Italian passport.

Reports suggest that Fiorentina have already made official contact regarding a potential loan. Meanwhile, Napoli and AC Milan are closely monitoring the situation as they remain interested in the midfielder.

The primary goal for Madrid is finding a club that will deploy Mastantuono in his favoured number 10 role. This central position perfectly suits his playing style and allows him to dictate the tempo of the game.

Real Madrid are determined to avoid a repeat of the positional mismatch that occurred during his debut season, when he was often pushed out to the right wing. The club will only sanction a move if the receiving manager guarantees he will operate as a central playmaker. While his relationship with manager Jose Mourinho remains positive, his participation in the upcoming pre-season tour is yet to be confirmed.