Negotiations for the transfer of Argentine Franco Mastantono to Fiorentina faltered, after a financial obstacle emerged related to the mechanism for sharing the player’s salary during the loan period, which led to the postponement of the deal’s settlement despite the continuation of discussions between all parties.
According to what was reported by the ESPN network, Real Madrid and Fiorentina have not yet reached an agreement regarding the party that will bear the largest percentage of the player’s salary, which has temporarily halted the negotiations, despite a common desire to complete The deal.
The two club managements are seeking to reach a financial formula that satisfies all parties, in preparation for finalizing the final details and allowing the player to have a new experience in the Italian League during the next season.
Real Madrid had given the green light for Mastantuno to leave on loan this summer, but it insists on refusing to include any clause that gives Fiorentina the right to purchase the player permanently, in light of its conviction of his potential and desire to keep him within its future project.
Fiorentina hopes In benefiting from the services of the 18-year-old player, after the first season he played with Real Madrid, during which he participated in 35 matches, during which he scored three goals, while the player seeks to obtain more playing minutes that contribute to developing his level.
Interest in Mastantuno is not limited to the Italian club, as both Fulham, led by Alvaro Arbeloa, and Villarreal are monitoring developments in his position, in preparation for entering the competition to include him if negotiations for his transfer to the club falter. Fiorentina.
Real Madrid continues to adhere to the loan option only, believing in the capabilities of its young player, and wanting to give him an opportunity to gain more experience through regular participation, before he returns in the future to compete for his place in the first team.