The Nervión club is taking advantage of the ongoing talks with Real Madrid for the signing of goalkeeper Fran González to express interest in young Argentine winger Franco Mastantuono.
Sevilla FC has leveraged the open negotiations with Real Madrid for the signing of goalkeeper Fran González to inquire about Franco Mastantuono, one of the young prospects of the white team. The Nervión club is exploring opportunities in the transfer market while progressing towards the incorporation of the Castilla goalkeeper.
According to sources close to the negotiations, the agreement with 21-year-old Fran González is well advanced. The goalkeeper would become the second keeper in the squad, behind Odysseas Vlachodimos. Real Madrid, which has the player under contract until 2028, does not consider the operation closed, but discussions remain active and have allowed Sevilla to inquire about other profiles.
Among those profiles is Franco Mastantuono, an 18-year-old Argentine winger and attacking midfielder, signed by Real Madrid in 2025 for around 45 million euros. His first season at the white club was inconsistent, with about 35 matches, three goals, and one assist, in addition to adaptation issues and minor injuries. José Mourinho, Real Madrid's coach, has authorised a loan without a purchase option for the player to gain continuity, following the model applied with Endrick.
Sevilla has inquired about his situation because it could offer him immediate starting time on the right wing, something that Real Madrid values for his development. However, the main obstacle is the player's salary, estimated at around seven million gross annually. For the operation to be viable, the white club would have to cover a significant part of the salary.
For now, there is only an inquiry within the discussions for Fran González. There is no formal negotiation for Mastantuono, although Sevilla remains attentive as the market progresses and other clubs from LaLiga and the Premier League are also bidding for his loan.
The potential arrival of Mastantuono would represent a quality reinforcement for Sevilla's right wing, a position the club has been looking to strengthen for some time. The Argentine player, despite his youth, has already shown flashes of his quality at Real Madrid, although he needs minutes to establish himself. The loan would be an opportunity for both the player and Sevilla, which could have a proven talent without incurring excessive costs.
The winter transfer market looks busy for Sevilla, which is looking to strengthen several positions to improve its performance in the second half of the season. The operation for Fran González seems to be on track, but the arrival of Mastantuono remains uncertain. The coming days will be crucial to determine whether the Nervión club can close both operations.
For the moment, Sevilla continues to work on multiple fronts, with the sports management analysing options to strengthen the squad. The fans are eagerly awaiting the club's movements, which seeks to regain competitiveness in LaLiga and European competitions.
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