Today’s papers: Mastantuono mania grips Florence, Juventus press on

Italy’s front pages on Friday are dominated by scenes of delirium in Florence, where Fiorentina fans have greeted the arrival of Franco Mastantuono, against a backdrop of relentless Juventus market activity and a clutch of eye-catching interviews.

According to Corriere dello Sport, Tuttosport and La Gazzetta dello Sport, Mastantuono’s unveiling has captured the imagination.

“Pazzi di Masta,” runs Corriere‘s headline, reporting that the Argentine landed to a rapturous welcome, guitar in hand, with supporters chanting for him to play, his medical and signing due to be completed. Tuttosport and Gazzetta echo the mood, describing a city gripped by the loan capture from Real Madrid.

Juventus press on for Lucumí, Zirkzee and Suzuki

For the Turin papers, Juventus dominate the transfer coverage. Tuttosport’s “Lucusì” reports that the Bianconeri have agreed personal terms with Bologna defender Jhon Lucumí, said to favour Juventus even over a more lucrative move to Nottingham Forest, though a first bid of €17m has been rebuffed and Federico Gatti must be sold to make room.

Joshua Zirkzee, from Manchester United, is edging closer, while goalkeeper Zion Suzuki remains a priority as the window enters its decisive phase.

The interviews carry real weight too.

Corriere leads on Santiago Castro, who strikes a bold tone about Roma’s ambitions: “We’re title contenders, Inter can be beaten,” the striker declares, invoking the “Lautaro model” and Paulo Dybala’s guidance.

Gazzetta, meanwhile, carries Gleison Bremer pledging his future to Juventus, “I’m not running away; with Spalletti we can win,” and an exclusive with Palermo coach Filippo Inzaghi previewing Serie A, in which he backs Milan to trust Gonçalo Ramos.

Off the pitch, the battle with FIFA rages on: all three papers report UEFA’s continued boycott stance and its declared loss of faith in Gianni Infantino, even as Africa and South America line up behind the president.

And in Naples, Corriere floats a surprise attacking idea, Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus, a move that would hinge on Napoli first offloading Romelu Lukaku.