Due to the season-ending knee injury that Eder Militao sustained last weekend against Osasuna, Real Madrid is severely lacking in center-back options. Jesus Vallejo is not expected to participate; thus, Antonio Rudiger is the only senior player Carlo Ancelotti has available at the moment.
Ancelotti has instead used Raul Asencio, who made an impression in the game against Osasuna on his debut. For the time being, the 21-year-old is anticipated to start with Rudiger, and according to Relevo, he will stay in the starting lineup until at least the end of the international break. Additionally, Real Madrid is in the process of extending Asencio’s contract, which is set to expire in 2026. Club executives have already heard from his entourage.
Real Madrid to offer new contract to breakthrough youngster
Since Asencio’s performance against Osasuna, everything has changed. The Spaniard will now play regularly for Real Madrid’s senior squad. His Instagram following has doubled, going from 200,000 to 400,000 followers. Asencio will no longer visit Castilla, according to a Real Madrid decision. Additionally, an extension of his contract is planned before it expires in 2026.
The 21-year-old is probably going to start a lot of games till the season is over. To support him, Carlo Ancelotti might potentially select Aurenlien Tchouameni and Antonio Rudiger. His performance versus Osasuna is now expected to earn him a new contract with better pay terms. With Militao, David Alaba, Dani Carvajal, and Aurelien Tchouameni all dealing with fitness concerns, Asencio may soon establish himself as a vital member of the first squad.
Asencio will continue to play with the first team after the international break, according to the report. Jesus Vallejo is lower on the hierarchy than the Spaniard. Vallejo’s current contract expires in 2026, although Real Madrid has reportedly contacted his representatives about a new agreement.
