SHOCKING: Barcelona might go for this Real Madrid star player in mid-transfer window
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When Luis Figo switched from Barcelona to Real Madrid in 2000, it caused a stir. After 22 years, a different elite winger now appears prepared to travel in the opposite way.
After eight seasons at the Bernabeu, Marco Asensio may not inspire the same level of animosity that saw a pig’s head thrown onto the field upon Figo’s return to Camp Nou in 2002, but he is still a top player and one that Real supporters would prefer not to see line up for their Clasico opponents.
Since joining Los Blancos from Real Mallorca in 2014, Asensio has helped the team win three La Liga championships and three Champions League titles, scoring 50 goals and serving out 24 assists in 239 appearances. However, his contract expires at the end of the current campaign.
The Spain international appears destined to leave Real Madrid now that Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, and Federico Valverde have moved up in the club’s pecking order under Carlo Ancelotti. Although there have been rumours linking Arsenal and Juventus, a brief trip across Spain now appears more realistic.
What Spanish journalist had to say about Real Madrid’s Marco Asensio’s potential move to Barcelona
“Barca take Marco Asensio into account due to his age, playing level and tactical adaptability,” report Spanish sports daily Mundo Deportivo. “At 26 years old they see him as a mature player who still has a long career ahead of him. His 12 goals scored last season clearly speak to his quality from the bench for the Spanish and European champions.”
Although Barcelona may have plenty of wide players with Ousmane Dembele, Raphinha, Ansu Fati, and Ferran Torres on the books, there is still a need for squad depth due to Ansu Fati’s injuries, and Barca may enjoy reclaiming a Real player for free.
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