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Florentino speaking into a microphone with the team training in the background | Camara Real Madrid Confidencial
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Florentino Suspected It, $30 Million for a Real Madrid Legend and Official Transfer

Florentino has realized he was right and will leave for 30 million euros.

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Borja Díaz

If Florentino is known for anything, it's for making more successes than mistakes in the transfer market. It's true that sometimes he fails, but in the vast majority of cases, it usually doesn't happen. Even in operations that had little explanation for Real Madrid fans.

One of the latest cases has been Marco Asensio, who left for free to PSG after his contract ended. Real Madrid offered him a renewal, but it didn't meet the expectations the Balearic had. Florentino opened the door for him, and it seems he wasn't wrong in doing so.

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Marco Asensio in a PSG warm-up | Real Madrid Confidencial

He landed in Paris at the request of Luis Enrique, who has always supported him, even in the national team. However, little by little he's been disappearing from the plans, until not being drafted for the last Cup match. His situation is so delicate that they've put him up for sale.

According to the transfer-specialized journalist, Ekrem Konur, they've already set a price for Marco Asensio. PSG is willing to accept offers for 30 million to finalize his departure in the winter market. Something Florentino saw coming, which is why he didn't want to meet his demands in the renewal.

Luis Enrique "confirms" Florentino's Great Success That Not Even Ancelotti Believed

As we've said, Luis Enrique was a great supporter of Asensio, which is why he advocated for his arrival at PSG. However, it seems he no longer gives him more opportunities, and when asked about his non-call-up, he was clear. "I took the players best prepared for this match," the Asturian threw the dart.

A soccer player in a blue and red PSG uniform on the playing field.
Marco Asensio during a match with PSG | Real Madrid Confidencial

That confirms Florentino's great success in not fighting for his renewal and letting him leave even if it was for free. Something that not even Ancelotti, who also supported his continuity, shared. He considered him an important piece for his striking and his play between the lines.

In his place, they brought in Brahim, who didn't convince him and barely gave him minutes in the first matches. Something that quickly changed to the point that he's become an essential piece at Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Asensio has the transferable sign hanging.

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