Paris Saint-Germain will reportedly look to sign 22-year-old Spanish defensive prospect Raul Asencio from Real Madrid in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Real Madrid Confidencial, Raul Asencio is the subject of interest from Paris Saint-Germain. The Ligue 1 champions are scouring the market for a centre-back heading into the summer transfer window, with the Real Madrid breakout prospect emerging as a target. They are mulling over coughing up triggering the €50 million release clause in his contract with Los Blancos.
Raul Asencio and his breakthrough this season
Raul Asencio has established himself as one of the most promising young prospects in La Liga since breaking into the first-team squad at Real Madrid. A native of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the Spaniard began his youth career in his hometown, passing through the Veteranos del Pilar and Las Palmas before joining Real Madrid in July 2017.
The 22-year-old progressed through the ranks in La Fabrica before becoming a regular for Real Madrid Castilla. However, an injury crisis in the defensive unit helped Asencio make his first-team bow for Real Madrid earlier this season, and he has already turned out 26 times thus far for Los Blancos while chipping in with two assists.
The Spanish defender has made himself an asset for Real Madrid due to his ability to play as a centre-back and a right-back. Meanwhile, the youngster’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs across Europe. However, Paris Saint-Germain will aim to beat the competition to his signature in the summer transfer window.
What next?
PSG’s interest in Raul Asencio is understandable. The Ligue 1 champions are scouring the market for a centre-back heading into the summer transfer window. Marquinhos is on the wrong side of 30, while Presnel Kimpembe faces an uncertain future at PSG.
So, Les Parisiens can do with a new centre-back in the summer transfer window, with several candidates, including Ibrahima Konate, emerging on the French club’s radar. However, Asencio is also a viable target, considering the Real Madrid defender’s age profile and potential. The 22-year-old Spaniard has a release clause worth €50 million in his contract with Los Blancos.
The Ligue 1 champions are mulling over triggering the release clause, as coughing up €50 million is not an issue for them. Meanwhile, the Spanish defender might leave Real Madrid if he feels he will not receive regular game time next season.
