He is probably the biggest surprise in world football this season. Raúl Asencio has established himself as a pillar of the Madrid defense since his integration in the first team last November. Its remarkable performance led the club to start discussions for a long -term contract extension, despite a current lease which runs until 2026. According to information from Marcathe two parties are close to an agreement, the last details to be finalized in the coming weeks. The 22-year-old joined the first team this summer to help Real Madrid's pre-season in the United States. He made his debut against Chelsea and took the opportunity to leave a lasting impression at the technical staff, over the past months.
The situation of the central defender therefore became a priority for the Merengues, while his brilliant performances on the ground continued to accumulate. He came to fill gaps and ended up becoming an essential figure in the diagram of Carlo Ancelotti. With a contract until June 30, 2026 and a liberating clause of 50 million, Real Madrid was quite quiet, but the Madrid leaders also wanted to be clear. Its sporting explosion was to be accompanied by a salary increase. His regularity and solidity he posted after the injury of Militao made it possible to conclude the renewal as soon as possible after having found an agreement with the player and his new agent.
A salary up to 9 million euros!
According to the latest information from the Journal de MarcaRaul Asencio will soon sign a record extension. Indeed, the neo-international Roja will initial a new contract of four other seasons, that is to say a lease at Casa Blanca until June 2029. His salary will increase considerably since he will earn 6.2 million euros next season, then there will be a gradual increase, so that during the last year of his new contract, he should receive a salary in the surroundings of 9 million. Today, with 30 official games and a summons to the Spanish national team, Asencio has seen its market value climb up to 30 million euros, establishing itself as one of the central defenders who will attract attention in the coming years, even if it was not even certain to be a regular holder under the leadership of the Raúl legend at Castilla. As a reminder, Carlo Ancelotti has always hidden his worship for his young player.
“When everyone returns, Asencio will fight for his place, because during the matches he played, he deserved to be a holder. It was very good with the ball and well placed. He achieved good performances and deserves to be considered to fight for a place with others ”. The club and the technical staff are very satisfied with its evolution and its impeccable attitude. Thus, the young player realizes his dream of continuing to trace his own path at Real Madrid. No one would have imagined only six months ago that the club would announce a galactic renewal of Asencio. He did not appear in any of the choices to be the central defender holding Real Madrid even if he went on tour with Ancelotti, but the injuries of Alaba, Militao and Carvajal, as well as the departure of Nacho, did the rest. The future will be written with Raúl Asencio.
