Raúl Asencio has become one of the main protagonists this season at Real Madrid. The center-back has moved up from the reserve team and has seized his opportunity, to the point of becoming a starter and key for Ancelotti. There has been much speculation regarding his possible draft with the Spain national team, something that will be confirmed in the coming hours, having been discovered after the match against Atlético.
It's Confirmed: Raúl Asencio Goes with Spain
Miguel Ángel Díaz, a journalist from COPE, has made it public that Raúl Asencio will be drafted with Spain. Luis de la Fuente, the national coach, has made this decision after his great performances with Real Madrid. The defender will be included in the list to play the quarter-final matches of the Nations League.
Raúl Asencio found out after the Atlético-Real Madrid match, with Luis de la Fuente in the stands at the Metropolitano watching the game. This will be made official this coming Friday, when the list of drafts for these matches, which will mark the next international break, will be confirmed.
Raúl Asencio: This Is His Future at Real Madrid
Florentino doesn't want him to slip away and has already conveyed the first renewal offer, but the response has not been as expected. Journalist Roberto Morales stated on El Partidazo de COPE that this has been rejected. "Raúl Asencio's representatives have not accepted the first renewal offer. He has offers from major clubs in Europe, and the clause is not too high," he indicated.
What Raúl Asencio is clear about is that he wants to spend his entire career at Real Madrid, but it seems that so far there is no real agreement. The current clause makes him quite a bargain, and he is receiving offers that, salary-wise, are much higher than the one Florentino has sent him. He is willing to forgo money, but the reality is that he is facing his first major contract and doesn't want to miss the opportunity.
The first step for his renewal to occur must be taken by Raúl Asencio himself, who, for now, doesn't accept the offer from Real Madrid. His contract ends in 2026, and we are facing crucial weeks to be able to unlock this issue. The will of both parties is to reach an agreement, but he has many offers and intends to take advantage of the opportunity to secure a good contract for the present and future. His draft with Spain will only generate even more interest in him.