Even though Marco Asensio has been strongly linked with a move away from Real Madrid in recent months, he is reportedly close to signing a new contract with the Spanish and European champions.
The future of the Spain international was a hot topic of conversation throughout the course of the summer, with a number of clubs, including AC Milan, Arsenal, and Manchester United, rumored to have shown interest in acquiring his talents.
There has been fresh conjecture in the lead-up to the January transfer window, with reports indicating that Barcelona are keeping a close eye on his situation at the Bernabeu as the Catalan outfit mulls over the possibility of making a surprise deal.
Asensio's current contract is set to end in June of next year, and it was previously believed that he would leave the capital giants on a free transfer in order to pursue opportunities in other parts of the country.
Carlo Ancelotti, the manager of Real Madrid, said, however, not too long ago that Asensio might sign a new contract.
According to Marca, there has been a change of heart over his future, and the attacker is reportedly getting ready to sign a new contract that will keep him in the Spanish capital for the foreseeable future.
According to the article, Asensio has prioritized his continued employment at the Bernabeu despite the fact that he has been aware of the possibility that he may earn more money by moving to another club.
The attacker played a significant role for Los Blancos during the 2021–22 season, making 42 appearances across all competitions while also providing 12 goals and two assists to the team's total output.
Asensio produced one goal and two assists in the team's successful run in the Champions League, while also scoring 10 times in La Liga to help the capital giants win the title. In addition, Asensio scored 10 times in La Liga to help the team win the title.
The attacker has appeared in 13 games thus far this season, during which he has contributed two goals and two assists. Nevertheless, he has not started a single game in La Liga throughout the 2022-23 season.
Asensio has fallen further down the squad's pecking order, and as a result, he has only started one of the five group games that the team has played in the Champions League thus far this season.
Ancelotti's first-choice front three players are Federico Valverde, Karim Benzema, and Vinicius Junior. Rodrygo is also ahead of Asensio in terms of the starting spots in attack.
Asensio has had trouble getting regular playing time this season, but he did play for Spain during the most recent international break, and it is likely that he will be on La Roja's roster for the World Cup.
Since joining Real Madrid in 2015, the youth who previously played for Mallorca has appeared in 248 games for the club, contributing 51 goals and 26 assists.
Asensio entered the game in the second half as a replacement for his team during their 1-1 tie with Girona at the Bernabeu Stadium in La Liga on Sunday. Late in the match, Asensio gave away a penalty kick for a handball, which Cristhian Stuani converted to win a point for Girona.
