Report: Napoli’s Loan Request for Mastantuono Turned Down by Real Madrid
TALAVERA DE LA REINA, SPAIN – DECEMBER 17: Franco Mastantuono of Real Madrid observes before the Copa del Rey clash between CF Talavera and Real Madrid at Estadio El Prado on December 17, 2025, in Talavera de la Reina, Spain. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)
As reported by Marca, Napoli has inquired with Real Madrid about the possibility of acquiring Franco Mastantuono on loan for January, but their request was firmly declined. The Partenopei are in search of midfield options following injuries that sidelined Kevin De Bruyne, Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa, and Billy Gilmour. Their budget constraints require that any new acquisitions be funded through player sales, leading them to seek loan options instead. Mastantuono Not Departing from Real MadridMADRID, SPAIN – OCTOBER 04: Franco Mastantuono of Real Madrid is seen during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Villarreal CF at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 04, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) Nevertheless, Real Madrid appears unwilling to even think about allowing Mastantuono to go out on loan. The club invested €60m to acquire him from River Plate during a competitive bidding process that included Paris Saint-Germain. The young Argentine, only 18 years old, netted his first goal against Levante, but a groin injury in early November hindered his development. Real Madrid is confident that Mastantuono should stay with them for this season to better adjust to European football, without embarking on a loan to Napoli.
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Published: 2025-12-28 22:57:00
source: football-italia.net
