Overview
- Marca reports Napoli asked about a winter loan, but Real Madrid shut down talks before any formal proposal and reiterated he will stay.
- Transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano said claims of a January loan are far from reality and noted Xabi Alonso and the club view him as part of the project.
- Mastantuono burst onto the scene with youth milestones, becoming the second-youngest Champions League debutant and the fourth-youngest La Liga scorer for the club.
- The November groin issue has curtailed his rhythm, leaving him with just 157 minutes across three matches over the past two months as he eases back.
- Madrid’s investment of over €45 million and his 2026 Argentina ambitions, including March’s Finalissima and the World Cup, underscore the decision to manage his development in-house as Alonso faces scrutiny.