Mastantuono: Fiorentina loan was right choice for my career

The Argentine midfielder explains why he swapped Real Madrid for Florence, aiming to make history.

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What happened. Franco Mastantuono joined Fiorentina on loan from Real Madrid, calling it the right choice for his career after a difficult first year in Spain.

• He chose Fiorentina's project over other offers, deciding a week before the announcement.
• The 18-year-old managed only 1,484 minutes in 35 appearances for Real Madrid.
• Real Madrid preferred to keep his development in Europe over a return to River Plate.

“I’m very happy to be at Fiorentina, who presented me with a really interesting project. The right choice for my career, and I’m glad I made it.”

— Franco Mastantuono

Mastantuono will aim to revive his career in Florence, providing creative spark after missing Argentina's World Cup squad.

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