Fabrizio Romano: One exit and one signing for Real Madrid

José Mourinho has already started to make important decisions regarding the Real Madrid players, and one of the first directly affected is Raúl Asencio. The Canarian center-back is one of the priority departures this summer as part of an outbound operation aimed at freeing up space and generating economic margin before new arrivals.

The club's stance is clear: it's not about giving away a homegrown player but finding a proposal that aligns with his real value. The player is 23 years old, with a contract until 2031, and a market valuation close to €20 million, figures that strengthen the club in any negotiation.

José Mourinho approves Raúl Asencio's departure

The big news is that José Mourinho would have given the green light to the defender's departure. The Portuguese coach doesn't see him as an essential piece for the upcoming season and believes that, given the current competition in defense, his playing time could be greatly reduced.

From a financial point of view, the operation makes sense. As he is a player developed in La Fábrica, his sale would count as practically pure profit in the accounts. This circumstance makes Raúl Asencio an attractive asset to balance the planning without touching other more important names.

However, the scenario is not closed yet. A convincing offer and also the agreement of the player are needed, as he will not accept just any destination. The club is considering flexible formulas, including a loan with a mandatory purchase option, to facilitate a departure that ensures future income.

Real Madrid remains attentive to Ayyoub Bouaddi

While working on departures, Real Madrid keeps several paths open in terms of signings. One of them is Ayyoub Bouaddi, an 18-year-old midfielder who is having a very promising World Cup with Morocco and who has been closely followed since his breakout at Lille.

The young midfielder is liked for his tactical intelligence, physicality, and ability to control the pace of the game. It's not yet an advanced operation, but a real tracking within the scouting department, with Juni Calafat closely monitoring his progress over the last few months.

Ayyoub Bouaddi has a contract until 2029, stands 1.85 meters tall, and his market value is already around €50 million. Lille, a club accustomed to selling their top talents at high prices, could demand much more if the bidding escalates during the summer.

City pushes for Moroccan talent

The competition is strong. Manchester City seems better positioned at the moment and is even considering signing him to leave him in France for another season. PSG, English clubs, and German teams have also closely followed the player.

For the white club, the move will depend on the market. If there are significant sales and other targets fail, the option of Ayyoub Bouaddi may gain weight. For now, the priority is to organize the squad, reduce surplus players, and listen to offers for players with less prominence.

The coming days will set the course. José Mourinho has already indicated a departure, Real Madrid needs to sell well, and the case of Raúl Asencio could be the first step before deciding whether to fully pursue a rising gem increasing his price.

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