Financial Dispute Delays Mastantuono's Move to Fiorentina

Franco Mastantuono's transfer to Fiorentina is facing a financial hurdle that could delay its completion, as negotiations between the involved parties have come to a halt due to a disagreement over the mechanism for sharing the player's salary during the loan period.

ESPN has reported that discussions are still ongoing, with no agreement reached on which party will bear the majority of Mastantuono's salary, which has prevented the deal from being finalized so far, despite all parties' desire to complete it.

Real Madrid and Fiorentina are working to find a financial formula that satisfies all parties, paving the way for the player to embark on a new experience in Serie A.

Fiorentina has recently joined the race to sign Mastantuono after Real Madrid gave the green light for the player to leave on loan during the summer transfer window, while insisting on not including a permanent purchase option.

Both Fiorentina and Mastantuno are looking to open a new chapter, after the Italian club finished last season in 15th place, while the 18-year-old player managed to score just three goals in 35 matches during his first season with Real Madrid.

Fiorentina is not the only club interested in the services of the River Plate academy graduate, as Fulham, led by Álvaro Arbeloa, and Villarreal are also keeping an eye on the player's situation in preparation for a potential bid during the current transfer window.

Fiorentina will have the opportunity to closely monitor Mastantuono when they face Real Madrid in a friendly match scheduled for August 1, as both teams prepare for the new season.

Real Madrid continues to insist on loaning the player without a purchase option, based on their confidence in his technical abilities and their desire to secure his future at the club, while giving him the chance to gain more experience and participate regularly before returning to the Santiago Bernabéu.