Mourinho and an uncertain future

The arrival of the Portuguese coach at Real Madrid would not mean a new beginning for Franco Mastantuono. Despite his expectations, Mourinho does not have him in his plans and has already approved his loan. Internal competition became even tougher with the arrival of Bernardo Silva and the possible addition of Michael Olise, minimizing his opportunities.

The Endrick model as a reference

According to the Argentine press, the Madrid management is not looking to sell him, but rather intends to loan him without a purchase obligation so that he can gain minutes and confidence. The club takes as an example the loan of Endrick to Olympique de Lyon, which allowed the Brazilian to gain experience without losing his connection with Madrid. Florentino Pérez had paid 60 million euros for Mastantuono, convinced of his potential, but today the young player is going through a difficult time.

Between the Albiceleste and the Criticism

At just 18 years old, Mastantuono was left off the Argentina National Team roster for the 2026 World Cup, despite having been part of the process. In his first stint at Real Madrid, he played 35 matches, 17 as a starter, with 3 goals and no assists, in addition to a red card against Getafe. The season, which started with hope, ended with criticism from fans and the press. The loan appears to be the only way to regain confidence and prove that his talent can withstand the European demands.

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