La Liga giants Real Madrid have this week tied a key member of the club’s defensive ranks down to a new long-term contract.
That’s according to journalist Fabrizio Romano, who points towards Raúl Asencio as the player in question.
Defender Asencio is for his part of course fresh off a breakout campaign in Spain’s capital in 2024/25.
Afforded a chance to impress owing only to an injury crisis at the heart of Real Madrid’s backline, the 22-year-old took full advantage, and more.
Alongside Antonio Rüdiger, Asencio quickly established himself as the most reliable defensive performer in former boss Carlo Ancelotti’s star-studded squad.
And as alluded to above, late this week, such efforts have been aptly recognised by those behind the scenes at the Santiago Bernabéu.
As per a report from Fabrizio Romano:
‘Raúl Asencio has signed new deal at Real Madrid valid until June 2031, plan revealed in March confirmed! Agreement sealed and understand new release clause will be €1B.’
Conor Laird – GSFN
