Surprise! Raúl Asencio is starting to say goodbye to Real Madrid: 'I'm going to...'

Real Madrid has started the season with very good feelings. Under the direction of Xabi Alonso, the team has managed to solve one of last season's main problems: defensive fragility and lack of collective commitment. Today, Los Blancos seem much more solid in all their lines.

Real Madrid's new defense works

A large part of the credit goes to the three signings who have strengthened the back line. Dean Huijsen, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Álvaro Carreras have quickly integrated into the group dynamic. In addition, their contributions have allowed the defense to regain reliability.

The return of three key pillars can't be overlooked either. Dani Carvajal, David Alaba, and Éder Militao spent many months sidelined last season. Now, fully recovered, they've become key pieces for Xabi Alonso.

Thanks to these additions and the recovery of players, Real Madrid has raised its competitive level. The squad is more complete and has greater guarantees to face the three competitions. However, this situation has also caused negative consequences for some players.

Raúl Asencio, affected and sunk

One of the most affected is Raúl Asencio. The young center-back was the big surprise of the previous season, when he appeared in the first team as an emergency solution. His performance was so high that Carlo Ancelotti gave him a place in the starting eleven frequently.

Raúl Asencio quickly established himself and gave the impression of having a bright future at the club. In fact, Florentino Pérez considered it appropriate to activate his contract renewal after a more than convincing season. Everything seemed to indicate that the youth player was destined to be important in the medium term.

However, things have changed radically in just a few months. Xabi Alonso's arrival on the bench has changed the priorities in defense. In addition, his mistakes in the last Club World Cup have weighed heavily in the technical staff's assessment.

Today, Raúl Asencio is the fifth center-back in the squad. Ahead of him are Militao, Alaba, Rüdiger, and Huijsen, all with more experience and more trust from the coach. His role has been relegated to waiting for injuries or suspensions in order to play.

Surprise! Raúl Asencio begins to say goodbye to Real Madrid: "I'm going to the..."

Given this scenario, his departure is no longer an outlandish idea. In fact, in the last few hours, a firm interest has emerged that could shape his immediate future. Olympique de Marseillehas inquired about Raúl Asencio with the intention of signing him in January.

The French team, a recent Real Madrid rival in the Champions League, sees Raúl Asencio as an interesting option to strengthen their back line. The French club needs a young center-back with potential, and the Spaniard fits that profile. In addition, his lack of minutes at Bernabéu could facilitate the operation.

We'll have to wait and see what happens in the winter transfer window. Real Madrid values keeping him as a squad player, but the player's will shall also be key. The truth is that the Marseille option is gaining strength and could bring Asencio's time at Los Blancos to an end.