The 2 Real Madrid discards that Arbeloa wants at Fulham

The Spanish coach knows these two players perfectly and believes they could significantly improve their new team

Héctor Andreu | 23 Jul 2026 | 13.24
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Arbeloa wants Mastantuono and Gonzalo at Fulham / Skysports
Arbeloa wants Mastantuono and Gonzalo at Fulham / Skysports

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Franco Mastantuono, an 18-year-old Argentine winger, has received a proposal from Fulham to leave Real Madrid on a season-long loan. The English club is also in talks for Gonzalo García, aiming to secure the forward on a permanent deal during this transfer window.

Both operations are being driven by Álvaro Arbeloa, the new coach of the London team and familiar with both players. Real Madrid's decision will wait until José Mourinho assesses their performance during preseason and determines their role within the squad.

Fulham proposes different strategies: Mastantuono would arrive without a buy option to allow the Spanish entity to maintain all rights, whereas an undisclosed transfer offer is being prepared for Gonzalo.

Franco Mastantuono Faces Competition from Three Players

The future of Franco Mastantuono hinges on Mourinho's tactics and the distribution of playing time on the right flank. The Argentine would have to challenge Arda Güler, Brahim Díaz, and Rodrygo in a 4-2-3-1 setup.

The player wishes to use summer friendlies before agreeing to a loan. Nevertheless, his circle believes that limited playing time in a season could hinder his progress after featuring in 20 LaLiga matches last season.

Real Madrid rules out a permanent transfer. Mastantuono joined from River Plate in 2025 for €63.2 million, necessitating any departure to safeguard full control over his future.

The Fulham offer is not the sole one; River Plate has inquired about a temporary return, and Como has also shown interest following the progress of Nico Paz and Jacobo Ramón in the Italian outfit.

Mastantuono and Gonzalo could continue together at Fulham

Fulham Prepares an Offer for Gonzalo García

The deal for Gonzalo García, a 22-year-old forward, could bring an immediate financial gain to Real Madrid. Fulham aims to secure him permanently to strengthen its attack and reunite him with Arbeloa, his former coach from the academy and senior team.

Gonzalo's primary focus is convincing Mourinho. His major challenge lies in competing with Kylian Mbappé and Endrick, preferred forwards for the upcoming season.

The player also considers the Premier League as an option in the absence of sporting guarantees. His contract with Real Madrid ends in 2030, thus the club might demand a buy-back clause or retain a share of his rights if opting to sell.

While Arbeloa deems both signings crucial, negotiations follow diverse paths. Mastantuono's loan safeguards Madrid's investment, while Gonzalo's signing hinges on the offer submitted by the English club.

The next step follows the initial preparation games. Mourinho will converse with both Franco Mastantuono and Gonzalo García to clarify their roles, as Fulham awaits their decision to formalize the forward's offer and progress with the Argentine's loan.

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