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Real Madrid youngster open to Serie A loan switch, Fiorentina leading the race
Franco Mastantuono is one of the players in the Real Madrid first team who has been outright informed that he is not in Jose Mourinho’s plans.
The teenager , after all, endured a difficult first season at the club and did not impress as he would have liked with injuries playing a part in keeping him from his best version.
Pressed to look for a departure, the Argentine star seemingly preferred a move back to River Plate but Los Blancos preferred that his next destination be somewhere in Europe.
Serie A sounds strong
As reported by Mundo Deportivo now, Mastantuono has agreed to leave to a European club but demands that it be in Italy.
On that front, one club sounds strong, and it is surprisingly the same team Los Blancos face in their first pre-season friendly – Fiorentina.
The player has reportedly conveyed to the manager that he wishes to move to Italy, and Fiorentina are among the most interested of all parties at his doorstep.
Notably, even AC Milan and Napoli have submitted offers for Mastantuono, and everything will come down to his personal decision. The ball is completely in his court and he would prefer to participate in European competitions.
As matters stand, contacts are ongoing between Fiorentina and Mastantuono and it remains to be seen how long they drag on. The Italian club, for their part, do not wish to pressurise the player.
A ‘see you later’
Real Madrid are sending Mastantuono on loan with the intention of counting on him for the long haul, but history is testament that loan departures are seldom as straightforward as they appear.
While some, like the case of Brahim Diaz, worked out relatively well, others have not ended as joyously. A return to the club after leaving on loan, moreover, is complicated given that Real Madrid seldom have any constraints in replacing players.
Mastantuono will thus leave with the intention of returning soon, and he will hope it is just a ‘see you later.’
The practicality of the situation, however, is grossly different, and he must thus look to play solid minutes at a high quality to ensure his future at an elite club.
In what will come as a pleasing development for fans, Fabrizio Romano reports that Real Madrid forward Rodrygo could make a comeback from his injury earlier than expected.
The 25-year-old Brazilian international has been out of action since March after suffering an ACL injury during a La Liga game against Getafe.
Due to the complete rupture of the ACL, coupled with associated meniscus damage, it was suggested that the attacker was staring at a lengthy time out on the sidelines and might not return until 2027.
In fact, the forward’s father, Eric Goes, recently stated in an interview that the Real Madrid ace could be back in February next year, just before the business end of the campaign.
Rodrygo could be back in December
However, as per the update from Romano, Rodrygo’s comeback could happen well before that expected date.
Indeed, if things continue to progress at the current rate, the 25-year-old attacker might return to action in December or by January 2027 at the latest.
This will come as a welcome boost for Jose Mourinho & co., considering that Rodrygo is a valuable player for the team.
Even though he had endured a tough spell prior to his form, the Brazilian’s versatility, work rate off the ball, and eye for a goal make him an asset.
Rodrygo eager to be back at his best
The update from Romano further states that Rodrygo feels very grateful to Real Madrid for all the help and support they have given him during this difficult phase of his career.
As such, the Brazilian international has made it a mission to return to action in the best shape possible and make an impact from the get-go.
The attacker has only recently begun working on the pitch with the ball indicating the significant progress he has made on the road to recovery.
And, if there are no setbacks, Real Madrid could recover one of their ace attackers before the end of the current year.
So far in his career, Rodrygo has made 297 appearances for Real Madrid, scoring 71 goals. He has a contract with the club until 2028.
