Real Madrid are prepared to let Franco Mastantuono leave on a direct loan this summer, with no purchase option included in the deal. The move would give the Argentine midfielder a chance to pick up minutes elsewhere before eventually linking up with the club's first team on a permanent basis.
The situation has picked up quickly over the last two weeks, when Real Madrid received more than three or four loan proposals for Mastantuono. In total, more than 5 clubs from La Liga and other European leagues have shown interest, which has made the next step a live topic inside the club.
Why Real Madrid prefer a loan
The thinking behind the plan is straightforward. Real Madrid still believe in Mastantuono, but they also know he may need time to develop and adapt before being ready for the main squad. A loan would allow him to play regularly without the club closing the door on his long-term future.
That is why the idea has been described as a kind of formula Endrick, with Real Madrid looking at a similar path for a young player who is seen as a project rather than an immediate sale candidate. The club is not interested in a permanent transfer and does not want to include either an option or an obligation to buy.
What happens next
According to the latest information, the final decision will involve talks with Mastantuono, his agent and his family. Real Madrid bought the midfielder a year ago, and the club now wants to balance short-term development with its long-term plan for him.
For Mastantuono, the choice will come down to where he can get the best path to minutes and growth. For Real Madrid, it is about keeping control of a player they still view as part of their future while letting him gain experience now.
