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Real Madrid winger in advanced talks to sign for PSG this summer
The pressure to decide his future has been on Marco Asensio for a while now. Forced to choose between an extension at Real Madrid with a secondary role or a move away from the Santiago Bernabeu, he has spent a long time on the fence.
The Spanish international’s future finally took a possibly definitive direction last night. In a meeting with Jose Angel Sanchez, the player’s entourage communicated that he was looking for a move away from the club.
Now, according to reports from ESPN, Asensio is in advanced talks to sign for PSG in June. The good relationship between his agent, Jorge Mendes, and PSG’s sporting director Luis Campos has been key in the negotiations.
The French club are looking for options to replace Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr, both of whom appear to be on their way out of Paris. Asensio’s signing would go away in the club’s efforts to convince Kylian Mbappe to stay and see out his contract until 2025 at least.
The lack of regular starts has been a factor pushing Asensio away from the Spanish capital for a while now. Though he has seen a larger role this season, the manager refuses to commit a regular starting spot to the winger.
The 27-year-old has only started 15 of his 30 league games for Real Madrid this season. In that duration, he has managed to score nine goals and has provided six assists. Further, he averages 1.6 key passes per game and has created nine big chances so far.
Having been a Real Madrid player for almost eight years, Asensio will now bid goodbye to the Santiago Bernabeu.
And even though he is courting interest from Aston Villa, AC Milan, and Juventus, it seems like PSG will be the 27-year-old’s next destination.
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Mourinho considering starting 23-year-old Real Madrid ace against Villarreal – report
After impressing during the international break, Eduardo Camavinga has a major opportunity to establish himself in Real Madrid’s midfield rotation.
Indeed, according to Defensa Central, Jose Mourinho is considering starting the Frenchman against Villarreal, with injuries and doubts over several players limiting his options.
Real Madrid cannot afford to drop points against Villarreal if they want to remain in the title race. However, Mourinho has issues to deal with in the squad, which could lead him to turn to Camavinga for a crucial role.
Camavinga could replace Tchouameni in midfield
The 23-year-old star could line up as the defensive midfielder in the double pivot, with Bernardo Silva or Arda Guler alongside him, and will be tasked with providing balance in midfield.
Real Madrid face Villarreal with several problems in central defence. Ibrahima Konate is expected to be a late call, leading Mourinho to consider moving Aurelien Tchouameni into defence alongside Antonio Rudiger.
Meanwhile, Federico Valverde could also struggle to be ready after the ankle injury he sustained in the derby before the international break.
The Uruguayan has continued to work individually away from the group and might return to group training tomorrow. Even then, his readiness to start remains in question.
That would leave a place open in midfield, with Camavinga in line to fill in.
Camavinga impressed during the international break
Camavinga has started only one match this season, the defeat against Real Betis.
Despite his limited opportunities, Mourinho is keen to bring the Frenchman back into the fold after he impressed for France during the international break.
Zinedine Zidane called the Real Madrid star up for his first France squad, and the midfielder performed well during the break.
That has given Mourinho and Real Madrid reason to be optimistic about using him against Villarreal, with the hope that he can move closer to the level he showed after first arriving at the club.
Therefore, the Villarreal match could represent an important test for Camavinga and a chance for the Frenchman to show that he can provide the balance Real Madrid need in midfield.
