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See the full story · 1 sourcesReal Madrid to hold key meeting with teenage starlet’s camp to discuss future
Among the many talented youngsters Real Madrid have in their ranks, one is undoubtedly Franco Mastantuono.
The 18-year-old Argentine youngster was signed last summer, and he faded away after a bright start to the season under Xabi Alonso.
This summer, Los Blancos have appointed Jose Mourinho and also reached an agreement to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig, making it very difficult for Mastantuono to have a prominent role here.
Now, according to Mario Cortegana of The Athletic , the teenager’s immediate future at Real Madrid is set to become clearer this week, with the club set to meet with the player’s camp.
Crucial decision approaching
Real Madrid will hold talks with Mastantuono’s agents in the coming days as they evaluate whether the Argentine remains with the first team or heads out on loan for the 2026-27 season.
Key meeting to decide Mastantuono’s future. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
The meeting is expected to be one of the most important conversations of the summer. After all, competition for places at Los Blancos is fierce.
A loan move has been mentioned for quite some time now, and a meeting with the player’s agents could help the club act on it.
A temporary move would allow Mastantuono to play regularly, something that is difficult to guarantee in a Real Madrid squad packed with established international stars.
On the other hand, keeping him at Valdebebas would give Mourinho the chance to work with the 18-year-old every day and gradually integrate him into the first team.
Where will Mastantuono play next season? (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
The final decision is likely to depend on one question: can Real Madrid offer Mastantuono enough meaningful minutes to justify keeping him?
A decision with long-term consequences
Whatever the outcome, Real Madrid are not expected to reconsider their long-term faith in the player.
If the club opt for the loan route, they need to ensure that they choose a club where Franco can get regular minutes, much like they did with Endrick and Olympique Lyon last January.
On the other hand, if the club decide that keeping him is the best option, they need to ensure that they find a way to give him minutes and not stall his development.
Either way, this week’s meeting should give a clearer idea of what everyone wants, and it remains to be seen what the future holds for Mastantuono.
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