Fiorentina’s loanee shatters Messi’s Argentine hat‑trick record

Real Madrid winger Franco Mastantuono has joined Serie A side Fiorentina on loan and, in his first spell, netted a hat‑trick that made him the youngest Argentine ever to score three goals in a single match in Europe’s top five leagues, overtaking Lionel Messi’s record.

Loan to Fiorentina

The winger arrived at the Italian club on a season‑long loan from Real Madrid, with the Spanish side retaining his registration for the future.

Youngest Argentine to net a hat‑trick

During his debut period with Fiorentina, Mastantuono struck three times, completing a hat‑trick that secured the record.

The achievement makes him the youngest Argentine ever to record a hat‑trick in any of Europe’s top five leagues, a milestone previously held by Lionel Messi.

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The record specifically concerns the five major European competitions, underscoring the rarity of such an accomplishment for a player of his nationality.

Real Madrid benefit from the exposure, as their loanee now commands attention across the continent while still under their ownership.

Fiorentina can point to the historic performance as evidence of the quality they can attract on loan, enhancing their profile in the Italian top flight.