Franco Mastantuono discusses his difficult Real Madrid season and explains his choice of Fiorentina

Franco Mastantuono is embarking on a new chapter in Italy, officially presented as a Fiorentina reinforcement after a complex season with Real Madrid. The 19-year-old Argentine midfielder sees this move as a crucial period to rediscover his game, develop, and demonstrate his full potential.

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I don't see it as revenge, I see it as an opportunity to show the player I am and be happy playing football.

"I don't see it as revenge, I see it as an opportunity to show the player I am and be happy playing football," Mastantuono stated during his first press conference as a Fiorentina player. He reflected on his time at Real Madrid, acknowledging it was a "complex season, it wasn't easy," but his focus is now on the new challenge in Florence.

The decision to join Fiorentina was primarily driven by the club's sporting project. "Fiorentina presented me with a very interesting project that will allow me to continue growing in my career," he explained. The prospect of gaining significant playing time and furthering his development was decisive in his choice of the Italian league.

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In Madrid we had a complex season, it wasn't easy.

Mastantuono expressed his long-standing interest in Italian football, stating, "Italian football is very important, I would have always liked to play in Italy. I hope it helps me grow as a player and have a good year." His immediate goal is to feel comfortable on the field again. "It's an important moment for me, to feel comfortable playing football," he affirmed.

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Fiorentina presented me with a very interesting project that will allow me to continue growing in my career.

While he avoided setting specific individual goals or numerical targets, Mastantuono emphasized his commitment to giving his all on the pitch and helping the team. He feels most comfortable in an offensive role but stressed his priority is adapting to the team's needs. He also shared positive first impressions of his new teammates, noting their quality and the team's interesting dynamic this season.

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Italian football is very important, I would have always liked to play in Italy. I hope it helps me grow as a player and have a good year.