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Latest news at Real Madrid. Franco Mastantuono, a 19-year-old Argentine forward, vindicated himself with Argentina by scoring his first goal for the senior national team in a 7-0 win against Burkina Faso. The player, on loan from the white team to Fiorentina until June 2027, spoke after the match about the demands that come with his career.
Franco Mastantuono changes the scene with Argentina
The goal against Burkina Faso came after Mastantuono regained his place in the Argentina squad following his exclusion from the World Cup. His return came after a start to the season with Fiorentina where he has already scored 3 goals in 5 Serie A matches and played 378 minutes.
His international performance follows his standout match in Italy. Against Venezia on September 11, Mastantuono scored a hat-trick in a 2-4 victory, his first goals with Fiorentina.
That match also had a significant individual stat: at 19 years and 28 days, Mastantuono became the youngest Argentine to score three goals in a match in one of Europe's top five leagues. The record previously belonged to Lionel Messi.
The player explained after Argentina's victory that he is aware of the expectations since his professional debut at 16 years old and that criticisms are part of that exposure. His message focused on maintaining focus on the team and taking advantage of the support from experienced players in the national team.
Mastantuono's first goal with the national team 👏🏻🇦🇷 https://t.co/ywbGVuu4Pw
— Liga Profesional de Fútbol (@LigaAFA) October 4, 2026
Real Madrid keeps an eye on developments at Fiorentina
Real Madrid retains the sports rights of Mastantuono after agreeing with Fiorentina on a loan deal until June 30, 2027. The agreement does not include an option to buy, so the Argentine will have to return to Madrid after the loan period ends unless both clubs agree on another solution.
The decision was made after his first season in Spain with 35 matches, 3 goals, and 1,484 minutes. The club felt he needed more playing time and chose Italy as a destination to increase his competitive participation.
In Fiorentina, a change in coach also altered his situation. The team started Serie A with three losses under Fabio Grosso, but the arrival of Paolo Vanoli coincided with Mastantuono's first game with three goals and the first Italian team victory.
His market value is currently 45 million euros according to Transfermarkt, while FotMob values his transfer worth at 51.9 million. These are market references and not figures set by Real Madrid or Fiorentina.
Argentina puts Franco Mastantuono back in the spotlight
Mastantuono's first goal with Argentina adds another element to a season that had already changed for him after joining Fiorentina. His involvement with the national team comes at a time of transition following Messi's international retirement.
Now the next step will be to maintain that production in Italy. Franco Mastantuono is under contract with Real Madrid and has a loan deal until 2027, so his minutes, goals, and progress at Fiorentina will be key factors in determining his return to the white club at the end of the season.
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