From a canterano coveted by many clubs to a promising pillar of the first team, the young Asencio is one of the great revelations of the season in Madrid.
Last summer, Asencio's future at the club was far from assured. He was among the most sought-after canteranos. It was not for lack of offers that he stayed, but thanks to the high expectations of Real Madrid and Raúl's desire to keep his defensive pillar at Castilla. However, his name continued to appear on the agendas of many sports directors, and some teams were ready to do anything to recruit him in January. But these projects were swept away: Real Madrid has already defined a plan for its future. Asencio will stay.
The spectacular emergence of the 21-year-old defender took Real by surprise, particularly regarding his contractual situation. With a low clause which could have made him a “gift” for the big clubs at the end of his contract next summer, the Madrid club wants to secure its future. Today, as revealed by Marca, his current contract runs until June 2026 with a release clause set at 50 million euros.
His impact on the first team was immediate, from his debut against Osasuna. The club quickly understood that it had discovered a center capable of marking an era. This is why Real wants to offer him a new contract at the end of the season, although the player's entourage says they are open to a review before this deadline. Regardless, the objective is clear: fully integrate the Spaniard into the first team and offer him a status commensurate with his performances.
Coach Ancelotti, impressed by the native of Las Palmas, is full of praise for him. “In the matches he played, he proved that he deserved to be a starter. He was exemplary, both on and off the pitch. He will fight for a place when everyone is back.” , he said before the match against Getafe. Another victory and another solid match for Asencio, who was once again in the starting lineup.
