Marco Asensio, one of the players most cherished by Florentino Pérez in recent years, has left Real Madrid to embark on a new adventure in Türkiye. Fenerbahçe has confirmed his arrival after reaching an agreement with PSG, the club the Spanish forward belonged to after his departure from Bernabéu.
The transfer has been finalized with a three-year contract plus an optional additional year. The Balearic will wear yellow and blue for a historic club, although with less European prominence than in Spain.
A career marked by ups and downs
Asensio's path outside Real Madrid hasn't been easy. His move to Paris seemed like a chance to shine, but the experience at PSG lasted less than expected. Last season, he was loaned to Aston Villa, where he sought to regain his form and playing time.
Now his destination is Türkiye, where soccer is lived with passion and pressure, and the tactics are different. Fenerbahçe no longer has José Mourinho on the bench and this season it won't play in the Champions League, which presents a different challenge for the Balearic.
Cold away from Bernabéu?
They say that outside Santiago Bernabéu the cold is felt more. Experiences of former Madridists like Ángel Di María, Casemiro, Raphaël Varane, or Cristiano Ronaldo prove it. Asensio now joins this list, facing a different environment, both in football and culturally.
The change means adapting to a new league, to a team with local ambitions, and to a demanding fanbase that expects immediate results. Without a doubt, it's a challenge that could mark a turning point in his career.
Return rumors and the final choice
For weeks, there was talk of a possible return to LaLiga, with clubs like Villarreal or Real Sociedad interested. However, no offer materialized. Under these circumstances, Asensio decided to accept the Turkish proposal, seeking stability and playing time that would allow him to recover his best form.
The goal is clear: to become a protagonist again, keep his chances with the Spanish national team, and get closer, even if remotely, to a possible 2026 World Cup. Luis de la Fuente has his core group, but Asensio trusts that a good performance will open the door to the national team.
A new beginning
At 29, Marco Asensio faces this stage with ambition. Beyond money, he seeks a place to shine and reconnect with the soccer that led him to be considered one of Spain's most promising talents. Fenerbahçe will be his new home and the stage where he'll try to write a positive chapter in his career.
Florentino Pérez loses a player cherished for his talent and commitment, but the Balearic gains the opportunity to reinvent himself. Now his story continues in Istanbul, seeking to regain the brilliance that made him Real Madrid's favorite.