The new stage of José Mourinho at Real Madrid could have consequences for Franco Mastantuono. Just days before the official return of the Portuguese coach to the club, Spanish media reports that the Argentine is on the list of players who would not be part of the coach's plans for the 2026/27 season.
According to El Desmarque, the intention of the management is not to definitively part ways with the 18-year-old midfielder, but rather to seek a loan to another European team so he can gain continuity and accelerate his adaptation process to football on the continent.
Mastantuono joined the merengue team in 2025 from River and initially had the trust of the coaching staff led by Xabi Alonso. However, the changes in the sports management and the irregularity in his performances have reduced his participation to leave him in an uncertain situationregarding the future.
Mastantuono could go on loan
The outlook becomes more complex due to the moves that Real Madrid is planning to strengthen the squad. In addition to the already agreed signings of Ibrahima Konaté and Denzel Dumfries, the club is analyzing new arrivals to enhance different positions, which would increase the internal competition in midfield and in the offensive sectors. In this sense, the possible return of Nico Paz from Como 1907, an option that the management is closely monitoring, could further reduce the spaces for young players within the first team.
The arrival of Mourinho, confirmed after the reelection of Florentino Pérez as president, will mark the beginning of a profound restructuring of the squad. According to reports from the Spanish press, in addition to Mastantuono, other important names such as Dani Ceballos, Eduardo Camavinga, Ferland Mendy, Fran García, Raúl Asencio, and Rodrygo could also see their continuity compromised.
Mourinho would cut several players from the current Real Madrid squad
With the goal of competing for all titles again after two seasons without major conquests, the Portuguese coach has already begun to outline the team he intends to build. In this process, the future of Mastantuono appears as one of the uncertainties that must be resolved during the transfer market.
Mastantuono's numbers at Real Madrid
Since his arrival at the White House in mid-last year, the native of Azul has played 1,484 minutes, spread over 35 matches, in which he scored 3 goals, provided one assist, and received 5 yellow cards and one direct red card.
