Franco Mastantuono has arrived in Florence ahead of Fiorentina medicals and a contract signing for his dry loan from Real Madrid.
Franco Mastantuono has arrived in Florence ahead of medical examinations and the official signing of his Fiorentina contract.
The 2007-born Argentine was welcomed by around 500 supporters after landing in the city on the evening before the scheduled formalities.
According to Sportmediaset, the final details with Real Madrid have been settled.
Mastantuono was due to undergo his medical examinations before signing the contract and beginning his Italian adventure in the Viola shirt.
Mastantuono represents a major arrival for Fiorentina
Mastantuono’s arrival has drawn a sizeable welcome in Florence, with supporters gathering to greet the player at his arrival.
The report describes the move as a significant addition to Fiorentina’s transfer campaign and notes that the player is joining on a dry loan from Real Madrid.
The immediate focus is on the scheduled medical checks and the contract signature.
Those steps remain central to the process outlined in the report, following the player’s arrival in the city.
Mastantuono’s Loan and salary details
The arrangement is a dry loan, according to the report.
Fiorentina’s direct cost for the 19-year-old concerns his salary: the club will pay half, reported as €1.8 million, while Real Madrid will pay the other half.
Real Madrid invested €63 million in Mastantuono a year earlier, the report says.
The loan structure allows Fiorentina to bring the player to Florence while Real Madrid continue to share the salary cost.
Fiorentina’s Other Summer Signings So Far
Fiorentina have undergone a major summer rebuild under head coach Fabio Grosso, headlined by the record-breaking €40m arrival of midfielder Arthur Atta from Udinese.
The midfield received significant investment, adding Christ Inao Oulaï (€25m+) from Trabzonspor, permanent deals for Marco Brescianini and Giovanni Fabbian, and a marquee loan move for Real Madrid talent Franco Mastantuono.
To strengthen their backline, La Viola added key defensive depth through loan deals for Radu Drăgușin (Tottenham), João Mário (Juventus), and Álex Jiménez, complemented by permanent signings Víctor Valdepeñas and Viery.
What Fiorentina will do next ahead of Serie A campaign
Mastantuono was scheduled to complete his medical examinations and then sign his contract.
His arrival in Florence and the planned formalities are the confirmed next stages of the move.
