Marco Asensio: who are you with?

“Barcelona have taken advantage of the scandalous situation at Real Madrid and want to take Marco Asensio. Perez, on the other hand, is shocked by such a circumstance….

The last transfer of a player from Barcelona to Real Madrid was 15 years ago. Back then, Javier Saviola – an Argentinian former Barcelona striker – signed for Real Madrid in 2007 as a free player.

Now it looks like Barça are taking revenge. A big scandal is brewing. Here’s why.

There is a conflict between Real Madrid president Florentino Perez and midfielder Marco Asensio.

Marco has been playing for Real Madrid since 2015. He is fervently loved by the fans. His long-range strikes shock everyone. Marco is becoming a major contender for the Ballon d’Or.

But, a string of injuries, keeps him from finishing the 2019-2020 season. He falls out of it. Still, he managed to score last season 2020-2021, 10 goals, but without a penalty.

But lo and behold, 2023 is approaching. Asensio needs to extend his contract. For his part, Real Madrid do not refuse to have Marco in the team and offer him a fee of €5m per game.

Marco Asensio has decided that this is not enough. And refuses to play for Real Madrid. Florentino Perez was very surprised. Not many people refuse such a salary.

As reported by El Confidencial, Perez is issuing an ultimatum – either Asensio plays for the money offered, or does not go on the pitch at all.

Asensio, though, has been scoring in Champions League games this season. So it turns out that he only plays 36 minutes in total.

Head coach Ancelotti does not criticise Marco Asensio at all of his press conferences, he even appears to be sympathetic to him.

Recently, there has been a bit of a mishap. Asensio was on standby for the entire match against Mallorca. When it became clear to him that he would not be released on the pitch, he got angry, defiantly threw his shirt and kicked the bottle.

Thus, Marco was never seen on the pitch again.

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti commented on the situation: “I understand Asensio’s anger, I agree with it and I will take note of it.

This situation is stressful for everyone – Asensio is frustrated and is not on the pitch, while Ancelotti, although he supports Marco, is acting in Real Madrid’s best interests.

At the same time, Mundo Deportivo report that club Barcelona are keeping a close eye on what is happening and intend to take Asensio for free next summer.

Marco’s new agent Jorge Mendes knows Barça’s management well and it is likely that Asensio’s move will not be long in coming.

What will happen to Perez because of this news can only be imagined. It’s unprecedented – the transfer of his player to a major rival!!!

Because of this, it could be that the broadcasting of Barcelona’s games falls under taboo wherever they can, all over the place.

For Barça, colluding with Asensio would be an image blow to Real Madrid on the one hand, and a boost to their team on the other.

Again, Barcelona’s club, on Asensio, and its head coach Xavi, are at odds. The scandal seems to be more about the politics of the club itself.

Where Marco Asensio will stay is unknown. But, at his age, he needs to be in the game all the time. But on whose pitch?