Real Madrid ready to sell defender following ‘disappointment’; player reluctant to leave

Real Madrid ready to sell defender following ‘disappointment’; player reluctant to leave

According to a recent report from El Mundo, despite recently renewing Raul Asencio’s contract until 2031, Real Madrid are now open to letting him leave just months later.

It is a sharp turnaround, and it shows that the club is extremely disappointed in him.

As such, the issue is not contractual; rather, it is sporting.

Asencio’s season has not gone as expected, and tensions with Alvaro Arbeloa have played a role in his decline within the squad.

The young centre-back has been left out on multiple occasions, which has only reinforced the feeling that he is no longer fully trusted in the current setup.

What’s the story?

Explaining the club’s position, the report highlights that despite his long-term renewal and improved salary, Madrid’s hierarchy is disappointed with how things have developed this season.

That frustration has now translated into a willingness to part ways, even if the timing seems unusual.

At Real Madrid, Asencio currently sits well down the defensive pecking order.

He is effectively the fourth choice at centre-back, behind Dean Huijsen, Eder Militao and Antonio Rudiger.