Franco Mastantono could have arrived in Naples but was quickly stopped by the reigning European champions. according to Marca (pass Naples), Real Madrid firmly rejected Partenopei’s inquiries regarding the teenage starlet’s availability.
Updates were issued immediately following the release of the report Il Martino Indicative of the emergence of this talent are the specific transfer ideas of the Napoli management. While local dailies positioned the Argentinian as a dream target in support of Antonio Conte’s creative options, the path went cold before really gaining momentum.
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Real Madrid signed the player earlier this year but have no intention of letting the playmaker leave the Santiago Bernabeu, even on a loan basis. While Napoli hope they can convince Real Madrid to let the youngster find more consistent playing time in Serie A, the Spanish giants have reportedly closed the door on any talks.
Madrid’s firm “no” suggests this particular transfer idea won’t work. For now, Mastantono remains a central part of Real Madrid’s long-term plans, forcing Giovanni Manna and the Napoli hierarchy to turn their attention to other winter targets.
Kaustub Pandey I GIFN