Since his departure from Paris Saint-Germain this winter, Randal Kolo Muani has found colors on the side of Juventus. And he is not the only one to feel better far from the French capital. This is also the case of Marco Asensio. Regularly used by Luis Enrique during the first part of the season, especially as false number 9, the Spanish international has plummeted in the hierarchy until the exit door is showed in January. Proposed at FC Barcelona, who refused, Asensio was approached by Juventus, Galatasaray, Real Sociedad, Betis, Villarreal, Mallorca or Aston Villa. And it was the villans who had the last word during the final sprint of the winter transfer window.
Cannons beginnings for Asensio
“Aston Villa is delighted to announce the loan of the triple winner of the Marco Asensio Champions League from Paris Saint-Germain”could we read on the press release from the English club, which agreed to take charge of the entire salary of the footballer who is so desired by Unai Emery. The latter does not regret having pushed to recruit him since the former Real Madrid fully gives him satisfaction for the moment. In 7 appearances, all competitions combined in his new colors (338 minutes played), 3 of which in the skin of an incumbent, he has already found the net of the net 5 times. His latest goal is hot since he dates last night during the 1/8 Champions League final against Bruges.
Replacing at kick-off, he entered the 64th minute, while the score was 1-1, to take over from Marcus Rashford. A successful entry on the part of the Spaniard who participated in the 3 to 1 victory by transforming a penalty. His beginnings therefore enchant everyone. In Spain, we closely follow its evolution. Marca wrote about it: “Marco Asensio is on fire. The loan to Aston Villa was a boon for him. Whether it is a holder or a replacement, the former majority of Mallorca, Espanyol and Real Madrid continues to score points. ” For his part, the player remains calm. “Fans' support is very good. I am very happy with my teammates and the technical staff. They give me a lot of confidence so I try to do my best. Things are going well, but I want to mark more, give more to this team. This is my goal. “
Villa is already afraid to lose it this summer
His teammate, John McGinn, is already under the spell. “Asensio and Rashford both have an excellent reputation. They are hungry and want to succeed. They both work hard and have no big ego, at least we haven't seen them. They joined very well. They are two brilliant players and I am delighted that they are here. ” The supporters, too, fell in love with Marco Asensio. They have even already created a song in his honor, the lyrics of which are as follows: “He went to Madrid and won the Liga; He went to Paris and did the same thing; His shoes are magical, you know, you know; His name is Marco, Marco Asensio. ” Everything therefore seems to go for the best for the villans and asensio. The only downside: the player's future.
Indeed, it was loaned without purchase option by PSG. Which is already starting to worry the Birmingham club. After MarcaAston Villa, who had already tried to recruit him before he signed in Paris, expects difficult negotiations for Marco Asensio. The player under contract until 2026 in Paris feels good in Birmingham and would like to stay at Villa Park. But the Villans have no hands and think that PSG has surfing the player's return, which will have many offers this summer, to try to recover a good sum of money or even include it in a deal to sign a big name, like Alexander Isak (Newcastle). While waiting to be fixed, happiness is in the loan for Asensio and Aston Villa.
