The 2 Top Clubs That Want to Take Asencio's Future Partner at Real Madrid

The situation in the defense remains a topic of great interest for Real Madrid. Aware of this season's problems, the club continues to search for a center-back for the upcoming market. Despite Raúl Asencio's great performance, the team intends to give him a partner to secure the defense for several seasons.

The chosen center-back was the Frenchman from RB Leipzig, Castello Lukeba. Following his progress very closely, the club ended up impressed by his excellent performance in the German squad. However, the Frenchman's high level did not go unnoticed in Europe, with two major European teams showing interest in his signing.

Chelsea and Liverpool are the teams that have emerged as rivals for Real Madrid in this transfer. Both English clubs are willing to fight to the end to secure the services of one of the best young center-backs currently.

British Interest

Having been part of Leipzig since 2023, Lukeba did not take long to adapt to the German team. Despite being 22 years old, the Frenchman has managed to earn a highly important position within the squad. Playing 1,443 minutes this season, Lukeba's relevance within the German team has grown significantly.

Showing skills typical of a more experienced player, the Frenchman has great future potential. That's why and more Real Madrid is extremely interested in carrying out his signing, even though his contract ends in 2029.

Seeing potential in the Asencio-Lukeba duo, the club is determined to carry out his signing next summer. However, the presence of Chelsea and Liverpool is a complication the team will have to deal with as soon as possible.

The Battle for Lukeba

With all three clubs after the same goal, next summer will see an intense battle for the French center-back's services. Although the Premier League might be a tempting option for Lukeba, being part of Real Madrid is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.