Madrid: Real Madrid are actively searching for a loan destination for Franco Mastantuono after a challenging debut campaign in the Spanish capital. The Argentine teenager is attracting significant interest from Serie A as Los Blancos aim to secure him regular playing time in Europe.

According to Iraqi News Agency, Real Madrid are preparing to send teenage sensation Mastantuono on loan this summer. Following a meeting between the club and the player’s representatives earlier this week, both parties agreed that a temporary departure is the best step for his development. The Argentine youngster struggled for consistent minutes during his debut campaign at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Los Blancos are now convinced that he needs regular first-team football to showcase the immense talent that originally brought him to Europe. August is expected to be a decisive month in shaping the teenager’s immediate future. The club wants to ensure they find the perfect environment for his continued growth on the continent.

A retur
n to his former club River Plate briefly emerged as a tempting option for the youngster. However, Madrid firmly closed the door on any move back to South America, insisting that he must continue his maturation process in Europe. With a Premier League switch also completely ruled out, Italy has become the most likely destination.

The 18-year-old conveniently holds an Italian passport, making a transition to Serie A highly appealing for prospective buyers. The same report claims that Fiorentina have already made official contact with Los Blancos regarding a potential loan deal. Meanwhile, Napoli and AC Milan are also monitoring the situation closely, having previously expressed interest in the Argentine.