Napoli enquired about a loan move for Franco Mastantuono, but Real Madrid firmly stated the young Argentine will continue his development at the club.
While Endrick was temporarily loaned out to Lyon to secure crucial playing time unavailable at Real Madrid this season, he remains the only player to depart. The club has emphatically stated no other departures are planned during the winter transfer window, a stance that extends to Franco Mastantuono, despite significant interest from several European clubs.
According to ‘MARCA’, Napoli launched the most direct enquiry, expressing keen interest in securing his services on loan until June. However, the directors’ response was an unequivocal refusal.
The meticulously crafted development plan for the former River Plate prodigy remains firmly in place, focusing on integrating him with the first-team stars to foster elite development. The club is unfazed by the €60 million outlay for the 18-year-old, demonstrating no rush in his progression. They are confident his current trajectory, balancing valuable minutes with substitute cameos and daily training alongside top-tier talent, will accelerate his adaptation to European elite football.
While Xabi Alonso was immediately impressed by his abilities upon arrival, granting him significant minutes, a groin injury abruptly halted his progress, ushering in a more inactive period. Before the setback, he had featured in 12 of Real Madrid’s 14 matches. However, since his return, he has seen five games from the bench, made a brief 89th-minute cameo against Alaves, and his sole start came in the Copa against Talavera, where he was substituted after 66 minutes.
The player acknowledges his current role, yet his personal ambitions include a call-up for the Finalissima against Spain in March, and ultimately, to represent his nation in his first senior World Cup.
