Real Madrid block River Plate return for Mastantuono

Fiorentina emerge as favourites as Real Madrid insist on European loan for frustrated teenager.

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What happened. Real Madrid will only loan Franco Mastantuono to a European club, ruling out a return to River Plate, boosting Fiorentina's chances.

• Mastantuono wants to go back to River Plate.
• Real Madrid paid €45m for him last summer.
• Jose Mourinho advised him to go on loan.

Fiorentina hope to convince the player that Italy is the best step for his development.

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