A report in Spain claims Jurgen Klopp has requested that Real Madrid release Franco Mastantuono if Klopp is to replace current head coach Alvaro Arbeloa. The report adds that Mastantuono is on a blacklist from Klopp, which the report states was leaked by 'Kicker', and provides the reasoning that Klopp does not believe the player has the necessary level to play for Real Madrid at present.

According to Fichajes, Saudi Pro League clubs are interested in Franco Mastantuono.

El Nacional reported that Klopp is planning his transfer business at Real Madrid and would be prepared to offload Franco Mastantuono.

The club has received various loan requests for 18-year-old Argentine winger Franco Mastantuono, but the management has ruled out any possibility of an exit in January, a point reiterated by Fabrizio Romano. Mastantuono joined Real Madrid in August 2025 and is on a long-term contract until 2031. In his single LaLiga appearance this season, he has provided 3 assists. Napoli is reportedly among the interested clubs, and some reports in December 2025 mentioned a potential €50 million offer. This follows his major transfer from River Plate, for which the total fee was widely reported to be between €60 million and €63.2 million.