US EditionReal Madrid Respond to ‘Transfer Interest’ in Summer Signing From League Champions
Real Madrid blocked Napoli's loan bid for €45 million signing Mastantuono, who debuted in the Champions League and scored in LaLiga as a key young midfielder.
- On Dec 29, 2025, Napoli sought to loan Real Madrid midfielder Franco Mastantuono, but Real Madrid refused to allow his move this month.
- The 18-year-old has already made an impact at Real Madrid after their €45 million summer transfer from River Plate, prompting Madrid to keep him amid Napoli's interest.
- Seeking midfield reinforcements, Napoli made loan enquiries but their interest was quashed before any concrete offer materialised this month.
- For Napoli's recruitment drive, retaining Mastantuono keeps a €45 million signing available for Real Madrid's development and leaves Napoli without the loan option this month.
- Given the timing, reports say a €65 million signing aged 18 was considered for loan this month, amid ongoing transfer window restrictions.
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Franco Mastantuono faces a present complex in Real Madrid. After a “vertiginous” beginning with the Xabi Alonso bass, the formerRiver lowered his participation. Despite this, the club maintains “total confidence” in its long-term potential, rejecting a loan offer from Napoli, according to the sports daily Marca.The dynamics of the footballer was atypical. He debuted in Liga against Osasuna five days after his presentation on August 14. In the fi…
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The Spaniards do not plan to release Mastantuono
Real Madrid Dismiss Napoli’s Approach for Franco Mastantuono
Key Takeaways: Real Madrid have rejected Napoli’s enquiry concerning Franco Mastantuono’s availability Napoli had considered the Argentine midfielder as a potential transfer target to boost Antonio Conte’s squad Real Madrid, who signed Mastantuono earlier this year, have declined even a loan arrangement for the youngster Real Madrid Stand Firm on Mastantuono Franco Mastantuono’s anticipated move […] The post Real Madrid Dismiss Napoli’s Approach…
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