Marco Asensio ditches Real Madrid; to join rivals Barcelona this summer: Reports
Marco Asensio to create tremor after offering himself to bitter rivals Barcelona
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According to the latest reports, Marco Asensio will leave Real Madrid after his contract expires and is willing to listen to offers from bitter rivals Barcelona. Considering being one of the biggest rivals in football, this transfer will create headlines and outbursts in the football world.
Asensio is currently not happy with the number of minutes he is receiving with Vini Jr, Rodrygo, and even Fede Valverde all competing for the position. Negotiations with Madrid have broken down about a contract extension. The player’s contract expires this summer and has attracted interest from a number of clubs which include the Catalan Giants.
This will not be the first time a player is moving to both sides of the El Clasico. The most notable one is Luis Figo, who moved to Santiago Bernabeu from Barca. In the match against the Catalans, he was mercilessly taunted throughout. There were jeers from the Barcelona fans and whenever the player got the ball, the noise rose with insults and flying objects aimed at the winger. Asensio’s arrival could create a similar atmosphere considering their everlasting rivalries.
There is no denying the player’s quality and immense talent to make it to the top. Barcelona hopes to fund this transfer by selling the Brazilian Raphinha as the club is undergoing a summer transfer ban due to financial difficulties and have to raise funds if they are to acquire the services of the Spanish international.
Real Madrid looking to sign Manchester City striker Erling Haaland this summer
Real Madrid is reportedly planning to bring in striker Erling Haaland ahead of the next season. The Spanish giants have been desperate to sign Kylian Mbappe for the last couple of years but the Frenchman’s decision to stay at Paris Saint-Germain seems to have now made Real Madrid quite disinterested and considering they were snubbed in the last minute.
Haaland has taken to his Premier League life by storm after scoring an astonishing 28 goals and providing 5 assists in 26 matches. He currently has 34 goals in all competitions. The Norwegian looks to break Mo Salah’s record after the Egyptian scored an astonishing 32 goals in 38 matches in the English top flight.
Haaland will be a perfect addition to the Los Blancos squad as their main man, Karim Benzema, is aging Haaland will be a perfect replacement as he has shown consistent performances at all clubs he played for and broken records. Madrid will also hope to get the same quality level if he is to join the Santiago Bernabeu.
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