Real Madrid has embarked on its journey to the United States this afternoon, but President Florentino Pérez and director José Ángel Sánchez continue to focus on building the squad for the upcoming season.
Currently, the club has confirmed the arrivals of Dean Huijsen and Trent Alexander-Arnold, with more reinforcements expected after the World Cup. In recent developments, Real Madrid has successfully renewed the contract of Raúl Asencio, extending it until June 2031 and including a staggering buyout clause of 1,000 million euros. This move demonstrates the club’s confidence in the young talent from its academy.
Asencio’s renewal is significant for Real Madrid, as it reinforces his status within the team and diminishes the interest from major European clubs in the left-back, particularly from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
PSG, fresh off their UEFA Champions League victory, has shown a keen interest in bolstering their squad under coach Luis Enrique. Ben Fernandes has indicated that besides PSG, Chelsea, AC Milan, and Porto also made offers for Asencio. PSG notably was persistent and even attempted to match his initial release clause of 50 million euros, a figure that has since been adjusted to the current 1,000 million. However, Asencio has rejected all advances, remaining steadfast in his loyalty to Real Madrid, with ambitions to win as many titles as possible with the club.
This loyalty from Asencio bodes well for Real Madrid as the club looks to solidify its future with homegrown talent, ensuring that young players feel valued and committed to the team’s successes. His decision highlights a promising trend in the club’s strategy of fostering talent that will likely contribute to their campaign for more titles in the coming years.