Real Madrid have a number of players in their squad, whose current deals are running out. Of course, the situation is different in every case. When it comes to someone like Mariano Diaz, it is more than likely that he will be on his way out in the summer. On the other hand, fans are hoping that players like Toni Kroos, Luka Modric and Karim Benzema continue. Interesting is the situation of someone like Marco Asensio.
There is no doubt that Asensio is a great player on his day. At this point of time, he is not a regular starter in Carlo Ancelotti’s side. But he does remain an impact player off the bench.
Asensio’s current deal runs out at the end of the season and there is not expected to be any lack of suitors, if he did leave as a free agent. But it looks like the player’s ideal scenario is to continue on playing in the Royal White jersey.
As reported by MARCA, others clubs have approached Jorge Mendes, who listens to all the offers but the agent knows that Asensio’s priority is to stay at Real Madrid. More news is expected regarding his future in the next two or three weeks. The Spaniard wants to feel that he is an important player for the manager and his salary demands are secondary.
Real Madrid player wants to stay but has other offers as well
Thus, it is pretty clear that Asensio is interested in remaining at Real Madrid and extending his contract with the club, but he also wants to feel that he is an important part of the team.
To be honest, it is hard to see Asensio becoming a regular starter for Real Madrid anytime in the near future. But then, the same could have been said about Dani Ceballos just a few weeks ago and now look at him. You never know in football.
Considering the experience that Asensio has in Spanish football as well as his proven ability to make an impact off the bench, the best case scenario would be for him to stay on at Santiago Bernabeu.