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Franco Mastantuono is going through a delicate moment in his early stage at Real Madrid. The young Argentine promise, signed from River Plate as one of the great future bets of the white club, is not having the expected prominence in recent months.
It is true that his youth and the intense internal competition explain his limited presence in the starting eleven. However, there is concern at Valdebebas that the lack of minutes may hinder his progression.
A precocious talent in a demanding context
Franco Mastantuono arrived at Real Madrid as one of the biggest talents to emerge from River Plate in recent years. His technical quality, game vision, and personality made him a strategic signing.
However, adapting to a club of maximum demand is not easy. Competition in the midfield and offensive areas has limited his opportunities. The coaching staff understands that the process must be progressive, but also that growth requires real competition minutes.
Therefore, the option of a loan is beginning to gain strength for the upcoming summer.
The Nico Paz model as a reference
The model that the club looks to is clear: Nico Paz. The young talent was sold in 2024 for six million euros to Como 1907, with Real Madrid retaining a strategic buy-back option.
Less than two years later, his market value has skyrocketed to figures close to 65 million, and everything indicates that he will return to Chamartín for an amount much lower than his current valuation.
The plan worked perfectly: exit to grow, prominence in a competitive environment, and return with acquired maturity.
Como, the ideal destination to grow
In this context, Como once again appears as the ideal destination for Mastantuono. The Italian club offers playing time, confidence, and a less media-exposed but competitive environment.
Furthermore, Real Madrid is aware that Nico Paz's future departure for a reduced price could be a setback for the Lombard entity. The loan of the former River Plate player would serve as strategic compensation and strengthen the good relations between both institutions.
The decision is not official yet, but the scenario seems clear. Franco Mastantuono needs to play to evolve, and Real Madrid does not want such a promising talent to stagnate on the bench.
The summer will mark the next step in his development. The priority is for him to return stronger, more mature, and ready to take on a leading role at the Santiago Bernabéu.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Mastantuono, destinado a seguir los pasos de Nico Paz
