As reported by Marca, Napoli made an inquiry to Real Madrid regarding the possibility of loaning Franco Mastantuono in January, but their request was firmly declined.
The Partenopei are in search of new midfield options following injuries to key players Kevin De Bruyne, Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa, and Billy Gilmour.
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Due to budget constraints, Napoli aims to make new signings contingent on player sales, prompting them to pursue reinforcements through loans instead.
Mastantuono Stays with Real Madrid
On October 4, 2025, Franco Mastantuono of Real Madrid was seen during the LaLiga EA Sports match against Villarreal CF at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
Despite Napoli’s interest, Real Madrid appears unwilling to entertain any loan arrangements for Mastantuono.
The club invested €60 million to acquire him from River Plate during a competitive bidding process with Paris Saint-Germain, as noted by sources.
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At just 18 years old, Mastantuono scored his first goal against Levante, but a groin injury in early November interrupted his development. Real Madrid is confident that keeping Mastantuono this season will help him adapt to European football, rather than loaning him out to Napoli.