Roma’s D’Amico pushes double loan of Endrick, Mastantuono from Madrid

Real Madrid’s €47.5 million purchase of Endrick in 2024 underlines Roma director Tony D’Amico’s urgent mission, prompting him to fly to Madrid to request a double loan of Endrick and Franco Mastantuono. The Giallorossi hope the arrangement will secure playing time for the duo despite a limited transfer budget after qualifying for the Champions League.

Roma’s limited budget forces the club to look beyond traditional purchases, leading it to turn to Real Madrid for loan options after earlier attempts to close deals fell through. The club’s financial constraints make a loan the most viable way to add quality to the squad.

Both Endrick and Mastantuono are eager for regular minutes, a factor that pits them against Fiorentina in the race for playing time. Fiorentina currently lead the pursuit of Mastantuono, and Real Madrid will only loan the Argentine to another European side, effectively blocking a return to River Plate.

The request was confirmed in MADRID, Spain on May 23, 2026, when Franco Mastantuono appeared during a LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Athletic Club at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.

Roma entered the competition, promising Champions League football to attract the players, thereby strengthening its negotiating position.

According to Il Messaggero and Tuttomercatoweb, D’Amico’s trip to Spain is primarily driven by the pursuit of Endrick, who turned 20 last week after a six‑month loan spell at Olympique Lyonnais. The director’s focus on the Brazilian reflects Roma’s desire to add youthful talent.

Transfer analyst Alfredo Pedullà notes that Roma have been monitoring Endrick for at least a month and acknowledges the difficulty of securing even a loan agreement. His assessment highlights the competitive nature of the market.

Real Madrid, often referred to as the Merengues, aim to give the Brazilian and the Argentine consistent game exposure, citing the rapid development of Nico Paz at Como as a benchmark. The club sees the loan as a pathway to accelerate the players’ growth.

The situation highlights a broader market trend where clubs with constrained budgets, like Roma, increasingly rely on loan deals from wealthier teams such as Real Madrid to supplement their squads. This dynamic illustrates how loan arrangements are becoming essential tools for financially limited clubs.