Florentino Pérez has been thinking it over for several weeks, but the decision is already made. Real Madrid has decided not to enter the January market in search of a center-back. The main reason for this is Raúl Asencio, whose breakthrough into the first team has been welcomed with open arms. He won’t be going back to Castilla and the plan instead is to renew his contract in the coming months, making him a part of the “big league”.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!What Real Madrid intends is to enhance the qualities of an Asencio who’s shown he’s ready to play in important games. The plan is to give him rest whenever possible, trying to keep him in the best possible condition for the decisive phase of the season. The academy player is doing an outstanding job with what’s being asked of him. Therefore, there’s no need for another center-back to take his place.
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It’s not just Raúl Asencio. Florentino Pérez’s decision is thoroughly planned and Alaba’s recovery is also key. The Austrian is in the final phase of his injury and is expected to return at the beginning of 2025, being a very crucial player for the defense. Between the two, the idea is to have the defense well covered for the rest of the campaign, also including Rüdiger.
Raúl Asencio is to Blame – Florentino Rules Him Out: Farewell to Madrid
One of the most debated names is Jesús Vallejo. Despite being trained in Zaragoza’s academy, seems to be living his last months at the club. The reason behind his departure, which will be confirmed in January, is linked to an unexpected factor: the rise of Raúl Asencio.
Jesús Vallejo, whose contract with Madrid expires on June 30, 2025, finds himself in a complicated situation. This season, his participation has been limited to just 11 minutes in a match against Alavés, reflecting Carlo Ancelotti’s lack of confidence in his abilities. Originally, it was thought that Vallejo would stay until the end of his contract. Now current circumstances seem to be leading him to leave the club much earlier than expected.
One of the key factors that has accelerated Vallejo’s departure is the impressive performance of Raúl Asencio. The 21-year-old academy player, who plays in the same position—center-back—has been one of the great revelations of the first team this 24/25 season.
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Raúl Asencio has changed many things at Real Madrid and Florentino Pérez is adapting. The next step will be to renew his contract.
2024-12-12 17:00:00
