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Sources: Everton prepare €30m move for Real Madrid academy defender
According to a recent report from Fichajes, Premier League side Everton are ready to formalise their interest with a €30 million offer for Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio.
The Merseyside club see Asencio as a player who could reshape their defensive structure for the coming years.
A major factor behind this development is the player’s current situation in Madrid.
Despite being highly rated within the club, Asencio has struggled to secure consistent minutes under Alvaro Arbeloa.
While he has featured regularly enough to show glimpses of his ability, 19 league appearances and 30 across all competitions, there remains a sense that his role has not fully stabilised.
That uncertainty has naturally led the 23-year-old to consider his options. At this stage of his career, regular playing time is not just desirable, it is essential.
A move away from Madrid, therefore, is no longer unthinkable if it guarantees him a more prominent role.
Everton are ready to act
Everton, meanwhile, are acting with clear intent.
Their manager, David Moyes, is reportedly keen to rebuild his defensive line, targeting players who combine physical presence with composure on the ball.
Asencio fits that profile perfectly. His ability to distribute cleanly from the back, combined with his positional awareness, makes him an attractive option for a side looking to modernise its defensive approach.
Financially, the proposed €30 million deal is expected to be structured through a mix of fixed payments and performance-based add-ons, making it a manageable investment while still appealing to Madrid’s hierarchy.
From Everton’s perspective, they view Asencio as a potential leader at the heart of their defence for the next decade.
They feel his development at Real Madrid has equipped him with tactical maturity beyond his years, and there is a belief that he can anchor the backline in a more competitive Everton setup.
Real Madrid, however, are unlikely to make a straightforward decision. With Asencio tied down until 2031, they retain full control over his future. Yet, as is often the case, the player’s ambitions could prove decisive.
In a major update, AS reports that former Real Madrid midfielder and club legend Toni Kroos has taken his first step towards starting his coaching career.
The former Germany international has told the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) that he is interested in joining the coaching course reserved for professional footballers.
Real Madrid tried to bring Kroos back
It is no secret that Real Madrid considered bringing Toni Kroos back into the club’s structure after the end of the last season.
The club president, Florentino Perez, had wanted Kroos to have a daily presence at Valdebebas rather than making occasional appearances after his retirement.
Jose Angel Sanchez and Kroos spoke after Perez expressed his desire to see the German working at Valdebebas every day. However, they did not find the right moment, time or structure to give his return a clear form.
A comeback remains one of the possibilities most desired by Madrid supporters because of Kroos’ charisma and what he represents at the Santiago Bernabeu. Neither side wanted him to return simply for the sake of it, so the door remains open for the future.
The relationship between the two parties is excellent, and both know that the opportunity to work together again will eventually come.
Taking it step by step
For now, Kroos continues to run the academy he established in Boadilla, enjoying the opportunity to help develop younger players.
After two years away from the competitive side of football, however, he is beginning to look towards the dugout as a possible next step in his career.
Kroos currently holds coaching qualifications that allow him to work up to the third tier of Spanish football.
This is possible because professionals with at least seven years of proven experience and significant involvement at the elite level can gain direct access to accelerated coaching courses.
That means Kroos could coach a team in Primera Federacion, but the German wants to take things gradually.
Kroos has already informed the RFEF that he would be interested in joining the coaching course reserved for professional footballers during the 2027/28 season.
The course taking place this season is not available to elite former players, with UEFA limiting each campaign to 20 places.
With his current qualifications, Kroos could work as an assistant coach, but he cannot yet take charge as a head coach in either the top flight or the Segunda División.
But completing that programme would allow Kroos to obtain the UEFA A licence, which would enable him to coach teams at any level.
