Raúl Asencio decided to wear number '4' for the Spain match that will be played this Sunday, the 23rd, at Mestalla (Valencia), against the Netherlands. The youth player from Real Madrid had the opportunity to choose the number he likes the most: the one his idol Sergio Ramos wore every day at Bernabéu. He is excited and confident that his moment has come to finally debut with La Roja.
Number '4' is precisely the number left vacant by Barcelona player Pau Cubarsí, who has returned to Barcelona. He was responsible for wearing it in the first leg of the Nations League quarter-finals, which ended in a 2-2 draw. In that match, Raúl Asencio was surprisingly left out of the squad, a place he has now regained, being able to choose his favorite number.
Raúl Asencio: Ready to debut with Spain
The truth is that the Canary Islander is on cloud nine at the moment. He started the season as a regular in Castilla's line-ups until he got the call from the first team of Real Madrid due to injuries. He then earned a spot with the 'seniors,' and he is now indisputable and has even received a call from Spain's senior team.
Thus, Raúl Asencio will have the chance to debut at Mestalla as a Spanish international, wearing number '4' on his back. It remains to be seen if Luis de la Fuente will give him minutes. In the previous match, the manager had chosen Le Normand, Cubarsí, and Dean Huijsen ahead of him.
A pairing that would greatly excite Real Madrid fans would be seeing Raúl Asencio and Huijsen sharing the center of defense. Both are new, young, and fully integrated into Spain's locker room. Precisely, the Bournemouth defender is on the white team's agenda, with a release clause valued at 60M.
Raúl Asencio: Contract renewal in progress
At the moment, Asencio's contract with Real Madrid ends in 2026. The plan is clear: renew it, increasing his salary and raising his release clause. Right now, he could leave if someone paid 50M euros, a price that makes him a real bargain.
After his great performance and his draft with Spain, the figure of Raúl Asencio, who has many offers, has not gone unnoticed. But he is clear: his dream is to play his entire career at Real Madrid.