The LaLiga club that knocks on Asensio's door

Nacho Estrella Dominguez-Mompell | 24 Oct 2025 | 11.00

<p>Raúl Asencio, Real Madrid's homegrown player</p>

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Raúl Asencio has emerged as a significant piece in Real Madrid's defensive rotation in recent months, but his continuity does not seem guaranteed.

According to transfer reports, his departure could materialize next summer if the club decides to refresh the defense with names like Upamecano or Konaté.

Asencio, 22, a Real Madrid academy product, has made appearances in the first team. In the 2024-25 season, he played in 41 official matches.

Real Madrid's Defensive Overhaul Plan

The club aims to strengthen the backline. In this context, Asencio is one of those targeted to make way for defensive signings of higher caliber.

Sources suggest that Real Madrid would consider loaning or selling Asencio to create space in the squad.

His market value is around 30 million euros, as per Transfermarkt, making him an attractive negotiable asset.

Villarreal's Interest in Asencio

In LaLiga, some clubs have set their sights on Asencio. Villarreal emerges as a viable option, given their need to strengthen the defense with young, promising players.

For Villarreal, acquiring the Madrid defender would mean adding local talent familiar with Spanish football, potentially adapting more easily.

However, Real Madrid holds the cards: ideal for a loan with a purchase option or a conditional transfer, rather than a low-cost sale.

Advantages and Risks of the Move

For Asencio, getting regular playtime at another LaLiga club is crucial. At Madrid, he'll compete with established stars and risk being sidelined.

From Real Madrid's perspective, temporarily parting with Asencio offers financial relief and room for new defensive recruits.

However, there's a risk: if Asencio excels elsewhere, his return could be stronger, a factor some executives value for future rotations.

Final Decision Time: Summer Call

For the 2026-27 season, Xabi Alonso's project includes defensive renovations. Asencio's continuity will depend on his role in the upcoming months.

Meanwhile, Villarreal monitors the academy product's situation closely. If Real Madrid opts to loan him, Asencio has real chances of joining them.

The challenge for him will be to convince the club that he deserves to remain in the project, whether under stricter conditions or by making a strong impression in the minutes he gets.

In conclusion, Raúl Asencio faces a crucial time: being a useful alternative or becoming a bargaining chip for Real Madrid's defensive restructuring, determining his fate this summer.

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