Not January, Maestro: Madrid Dismisses Mastantuno Exit Talk
28 December 2025
Real Madrid publicly dismissed rumors that Argentine Franco Mastantuno could depart in January, insisting he remains a core part of the club's plans.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano posted on X that the January loan talks are merely rumors, and that the coaching staff view Mastantuno as essential to the project.
Alonso and club officials consider him a central figure for Real Madrid's long term plans.
From a difficult 2025 to a hopeful 2026
AS reports that 2025 ended disappointingly for Mastantuno, while 2026 looks like a prime opportunity to reset and push the project forward.
Apart from injuries, the Argentine's status remains unsettled, having recently shifted from a regular starter to a bench option.
The club's faith endures: Madrid once blocked a move to Paris Saint-Germain and paid River Plate a record fee of 63.2 million euros for Mastantuno, a vote of confidence in his long term value.
Madrid believes that a young player's first year is rarely easy; the path is long, and the club remains committed.
Punchline 1: If January rumors were a sniper rifle, Madrid just fired blanks and kept the target.
Punchline 2: Mastantuno staying might finally unlock the mystery of that 63.2 million euro smile.
