Real Madrid’s revelation of the season, Raul Asencio was well on his way to extending his contract with his youth club, but the serious accusations against him could call everything into question.
Not many people expected such a season, whether it was Real Madrid or even Raul Asencio. Virtually unknown until November, the then 21-year-old defender seized his opportunity after the devastation of injuries in the Casa Blanca’s rearguard. Having never played for the first team before, he immediately hit the ground running against Osasuna in his very first appearance. Coming on in the 30th minute that day to replace Militao, he provided his first assist 12 minutes later on a goal scored by Bellingham.
Since November 9th, Asencio has never left Carlo Ancelotti’s starting XI. Swift, reliable, and with a strong character, he first distinguished himself in La Liga before repeating his performances in the Champions League, notably against Manchester City and Erling Haaland. His name has spread far and wide, even reaching Luis de la Fuente, who selected him for the first time during this international break. A major issue now looms: his contract extension, as his contract expires in 2026.
An extension in doubt
“Renewing with Real Madrid? It doesn’t all depend on me… My dream is to renew myself and be able to be here for many years,” he told the Spanish press this week. In recent weeks, things seemed to be looking good for a new contract until 2030, with a significant salary increase to boot. Except that negotiations are no longer progressing and some clubs have even made inquiries with the young Spaniard’s entourage, such as Liverpool. It must be said that another story has come to tarnish the defender’s fairy tale.
Along with three former Real Madrid youth teammates, Asencio is being investigated for participating in the distribution of a sexually explicit video featuring a 16-year-old girl, who was therefore a minor at the time of the incident. The case is not to be taken lightly, as he faces up to five years in prison if convicted. While awaiting trial, he is being targeted in every La Liga stadium and is reportedly taking the situation quite badly. This also has implications for his future at Real Madrid, according to Onda Cero.
Real Madrid awaits Asencio’s trial
If talks have stalled, it is indeed due to the legal uncertainty hanging over the accused’s head. Los Blancos prefer to take things slow rather than rush into anything, even though there is confidence among the management. “I think everyone is aware of what they are doing, and regarding this matter, I am very calm. “You have to live day by day. It’s a question of deadlines,” explained the Las Palmas native on this subject. It is now up to the courts to decide, and therefore to have an impact on the athlete’s future.
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