Real Madrid’s exit hinges on Diomande signing and Mastantuono loan

The 18-year-old Yan Diomande is set to leave Real Madrid this summer as the club moves toward signing him from RB Leipzig, a deal that will affect Franco Mastantuono. The move comes as Real Madrid look to reshape their squad ahead of the 2026‑27 season.

Real Madrid are closing in on the signing of Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig, and that deal will have a knock‑on effect for Franco Mastantuono. The club sees the two transactions as linked.

Yan Diomande has struggled to make his mark during his first 12 months in the Spanish capital, and with increased competition on the way, a temporary departure is very likely. His limited impact has prompted the summer exit plan.

Real Madrid still count on Franco Mastantuono, but he is unlikely to be in Jose Mourinho’s plans for the 2026‑27 season. The feeling is that he will not feature prominently under Mourinho.

Diario AS reported that a call for Mastantuono to be loaned out is expected soon. The report suggests the loan decision is imminent.

The club believes Mastantuono would benefit from an Endrick Felipe‑style loan during the upcoming campaign. Such a loan is seen as a chance to regain form.

Endrick, the Brazilian forward, also had a difficult start at Real Madrid, but his stock rose after a successful four‑month spell at Lyon in the second half of last season. He is now ahead of the Argentine in the right‑side pecking order.

Mastantuono is prepared to accept a loan exit this summer, knowing he would not play much if he stays at Real Madrid. His willingness reflects limited playing time at the Bernabeu.

Potential destinations include Fulham, where former head coach Alvaro Arbeloa is interested, and Serie A side Fiorentina, which also shows interest for the 2026‑27 season. Both clubs have entered the race for his signature.

Real Madrid would prefer Mastantuono to join a club involved in European competition, as Endrick did at Lyon, but Fulham are favourites due to Arbeloa’s connection with the Bernabeu. The club’s European‑competition preference remains a key factor.