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Franco Mastantuono, 19 years old, has scored a hat-trick for Fiorentina against Venezia and is starting to bear fruit in his loan from Real Madrid. The Argentine scored three goals in the 2-4 victory on September 11, 2026, in the fourth match of Serie A. The Real Madrid signings once again have one of their young talents in the spotlight.
Mastantuono responds with three goals in Italy
The Argentine forward opened his goal account for Fiorentina in the match against Venezia. He scored two goals in the 29th and 30th minutes and completed the hat-trick in the 84th to secure his team's first victory in the championship.
The result was particularly significant as Fiorentina had lost their first three Serie A matches. The 2-4 victory allowed the Italian side to gather their first three points of the season.
Mastantuono also achieved an individual record: he became the youngest Argentine to score a hat-trick in one of the top five European leagues, at 19 years and 28 days old, surpassing the previous record held by Lionel Messi.
🚨🇦🇷 Franco Mastantuono (19) with a hat-trick for Fiorentina against Venezia! 🤩
— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) September 12, 2026
He is on loan there from Real Madrid. 🎩✨ pic.twitter.com/drzA7lCmW2
Real Madrid's loan deal begins to yield results
Real Madrid agreed to loan Mastantuono to Fiorentina on August 6, 2026, with a duration until June 30, 2027. The purpose of the deal is to provide the Argentine with playing time in Italy and further his development.
The start was not easy for the player. In his first four league matches, he had not scored, but his performance against Venezia changed that dynamic. The hat-trick came in Paolo Vanoli's debut as Fiorentina's coach, following Fabio Grosso's dismissal.
Mastantuono's performance allows Real Madrid to positively assess his loan. The Argentine has shown that he can take on a leading role in Serie A, and his adaptation to Italian football is starting to translate into goals.
Mastantuono is beginning to increase his value for Real Madrid
The hat-trick could also impact the player's market value. Mastantuono, 19 years old, belongs to Real Madrid and has a six-year contract signed after his arrival from River Plate in 2025. His progress in Italy will be a factor in evaluating his future in sports.
According to Real Madrid's official announcement, the loan does not include a purchase date or a definitive transfer. The club retains the player until June 30, 2027, so the next step will depend on his performance and the decisions of both entities.
Mastantuono will now have to maintain his level at Fiorentina. The next game for the Italian side will be the Coppa Italia match against Pisa, scheduled for September 15, 2026. Real Madrid will continue to monitor his progress during the season.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Mastantuono ya empieza a revalorizarse con la Fiorentina
