Real Madrid Confidencial COPE announces it: Real Madrid's decision on Asensio after signing Huijsen
The club has agreed to renew the center-back's contract until 2031, reinforcing the trust placed in him
Real Madrid keeps working with its mind set on the transfer market and has just closed a new deal. It's not a signing, but its importance is similar.
According to Cadena COPE, the club has made a firm decision regarding Raúl Asencio. The center-back will renew his contract until 2031.
Asencio was under contract until 2026, but his breakthrough this season has convinced the sporting management. In Valdebebas, they consider him a priority for both the present and the future.
The renewal comes right after the signing of Dean Huijsen. The young Spanish-Dutch center-back joins Real Madrid after shining at Bournemouth, but his arrival doesn't affect Asencio's role. In fact, everything indicates that Xabi Alonso will use both as the center-back pairing at the Club World Cup.
The club wants to ensure the continuity of the academy product. His performance this season has been outstanding. He has gone from being a starter at Castilla to consolidating himself in Carlo Ancelotti's first team.
A key season for his growth
Militao's injuries and David Alaba's long absence opened the door. Asencio didn't waste the opportunity. He has played 42 matches with the first team. He has provided two assists and has accumulated 3,066 minutes (3,066 minutos) on the field.
His growth has been meteoric. He has earned the trust of the coaching staff and the locker room leaders. The club sees him as a reliable center-back with great potential.
The renewal until 2031 is clear proof. Real Madrid is betting on Asencio for the long term. At just 21 years old, he is already an important piece in the squad.
Total trust and key role in the future
Additionally, the club really appreciates his versatility. Although his natural position is center-back, he has also performed as a right-back at specific moments.
The competition in defense will be high with the arrival of Huijsen, the presence of Rüdiger, and Militao's recovery. However, Asencio has proved he's ready. His character, speed, anticipation, and game reading make him a highly valued profile.
The club trusts he will keep growing. They want to secure him and prevent other clubs from tempting him. His release clause will also be raised as part of the new contract.
Raúl Asencio is one of the key names for both the present and the future of Real Madrid. With this renewal, he will continue to be so for many years.
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