Fiorentina step up pursuit of Real Madrid youngster; talks over loan move to take place today
Fiorentina is actively negotiating a loan deal for Real Madrid's teenage prospect Franco Mastantuono. The Italian club hopes to secure the Argentine midfielder to bolster their attacking options for the upcoming season.
Why it matters
This move reflects the strategic trend of European clubs seeking to develop young talent through loan spells in competitive leagues like Serie A.
According to AS , Fiorentina are stepping up their efforts to sign Franco Mastantuono on loan, hoping to use Saturday's pre-season friendly against Real Madrid in Austria as an opportunity to advance negotiations.
The Italian club has sent two of its senior executives, sporting director Fabio Paratici and CEO Alessandro Ferrari, to Klagenfurt, where they are expected to continue discussions as they look to secure the Argentine youngster's temporary move.
Real Madrid are keen to resolve Mastantuono's future as soon as possible.
That urgency was reflected in the decision to leave the Argentine teenage prodigy out of the squad for the trip to Austria.
With a loan move gathering momentum, the Merengues preferred not to risk an injury that could jeopardise negotiations.
On his way out on loan. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
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