He is following in the footsteps of Randal Kolo Muani. Like the French striker on the side of Juventus, Marco Asensio lives with his new club, where he is loaned by Paris Saint-Germain.
While he was no longer entering the plans of Luis Enrique, who had not done him at all since the end of November, the Spaniard joined Aston Villa on February 3 at the fence of the winter transfer window. And it works well for him.
After a decisive first double against Chelsea (2-0) last weekend, Marco Asensio gave this Friday evening in FA Cup against Cardiff (2-0). Two more goals, in the second period, the first on a decisive pass from the other good winter pick for Aston Villa, Marcus Rashford.
Asensio soon back in selection?
We do not know what PSG will do with Asensio, the player being under contract until 2026 in Paris, and loaned without option to buy at Aston Villa. But on the side of the Spanish press, we already announce the possible return of the former Madrid to the national selection for the month of March.
Marco Asensio has not been called with La Roja since September 2023, and he was one of the main absent from Euro 2024 won by Rodri and his teammates. And now, as AS writes, “It does enough to Villa Park for Luis de la Fuente to take it at least again. »»
