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Real Madrid offer three-year deal with improved wages to winger, agent wants more
In a major development as reported by journalist Pacojo on SER Deportivos, Real Madrid have offered a new three-year contract to forward Marco Asensio with improved wages. However, his agent, Jorge Mendes, is demanding more from the club.
Asensio’s future has become a much-discussed-about topic over the past few months due to his situation at the Santiago Bernabeu. The 26-year-old has entered the final year of his contract with Real Madrid and talks over a new deal had completely stalled.
The reason behind that was Asensio’s wage demands, which Los Blancos were unwilling to meet. What followed was the winger joined forces with super-agent Mendes and tried to secure an exit in the summer, but could not find a club that met his wishes.
Having been forced to stay put at Real Madrid, Asensio found game-time hard to come by in the initial parts of the season and looked primed to leave at the end of the campaign when his contract expired.
However, it seems like there has been a U-turn in his situation. The winger has made a good impression coming off the bench in recent matches. He found the back of the net in the win against Elche last midweek and played a key hand against Sevilla on Saturday as well.
Manager Carlo Ancelotti insisted that talks over a contract could be held in the future. And it seems like Real Madrid have seemingly made their first move, by offering him a three-year extension with a salary that will be higher than his current wages.
The report further indicates that Asensio is tempted to continue at Real Madrid, having had a change of heart as he understands that life away from the Bernabeu could be difficult. However, Jorge Mendes is said to be demanding more from the club.
Asensio, so far this term, has made 11 appearances across all competitions, all from the bench. He has scored two goals and set up one more.
It is also claimed that Los Merengues seek an answer from the former RCD Mallorca winger before the FIFA World Cup commences next month. And it will be interesting to see how this situation develops in the coming weeks.
In what will come as a pleasing development for fans, Fabrizio Romano reports that Real Madrid forward Rodrygo could make a comeback from his injury earlier than expected.
The 25-year-old Brazilian international has been out of action since March after suffering an ACL injury during a La Liga game against Getafe.
Due to the complete rupture of the ACL, coupled with associated meniscus damage, it was suggested that the attacker was staring at a lengthy time out on the sidelines and might not return until 2027.
In fact, the forward’s father, Eric Goes, recently stated in an interview that the Real Madrid ace could be back in February next year, just before the business end of the campaign.
Rodrygo could be back in December
However, as per the update from Romano, Rodrygo’s comeback could happen well before that expected date.
Indeed, if things continue to progress at the current rate, the 25-year-old attacker might return to action in December or by January 2027 at the latest.
This will come as a welcome boost for Jose Mourinho & co., considering that Rodrygo is a valuable player for the team.
Even though he had endured a tough spell prior to his form, the Brazilian’s versatility, work rate off the ball, and eye for a goal make him an asset.
Rodrygo eager to be back at his best
The update from Romano further states that Rodrygo feels very grateful to Real Madrid for all the help and support they have given him during this difficult phase of his career.
As such, the Brazilian international has made it a mission to return to action in the best shape possible and make an impact from the get-go.
The attacker has only recently begun working on the pitch with the ball indicating the significant progress he has made on the road to recovery.
And, if there are no setbacks, Real Madrid could recover one of their ace attackers before the end of the current year.
So far in his career, Rodrygo has made 297 appearances for Real Madrid, scoring 71 goals. He has a contract with the club until 2028.
