Real Madrid have signed many superstars in their history, and it is tough for people to realise that there are a lot of them who have come through their academy.
If those academy players do not start at Real Madrid, they definitely start somewhere else. Real Madrid have had so many players from their academy playing in the top five leagues of Europe, that it is almost hard to keep count.
However, Real Madrid do have some academy stars playing for the club right now. One of them is Raul Asencio, who, ever since he has stepped foot into top-level football, has become one of Real Madrid's very best players.
It is hard to imagine that this was the same player who was struggling for Castilla in the third division not even a year ago, but Asencio has been nothing short of brilliant for the club this season.
He may be joined by Spanish counterpart Dean Huijsen at Real Madrid next season, and it is clear already that they would make a brilliant partnership.
Real Madrid star Raul Asencio says he wants to stay at the club
There have also been a lot of rumors surrounding Asencio and his future at the club. He has since talked about what he wants to do in the future. What better way is there than to hear from the horse's mouth?
After Real Madrid's 3-2 win against Leganes, Asencio said: “I see my future at Real Madrid, of course. I’m just living the dream.
“I’m playing for the best club in the world: Real Madrid."
It is so nice to see reaffirm their fans about their future. It is clear that Asencio is tailor-made for a club of Real Madrid's stature, and it gives the club one less problem to worry about if he sticks around.
Real Madrid could use a center-back like him, and although they should sign one more anyway, having him would be amazing for the future and present.