Barcelona Players Kick Against Catalan Club’s Plan to Sign Controversial Real Madrid Star Marco Asensio

Barcelona Players Kick Against Catalan Club’s Plan to Sign Controversial Real Madrid Star Marco Asensio

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:12 PM
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  • Barcelona players are said to be against the potential arrival of Marco Asensio from Real Madrid in the near future
  • Marco Asensio is believed to be unhappy at Real Madrid this season after being marginalized by manager Carlo Ancelotti
  • Asensio’s agent Jorge Mendes is pushing to seal a deal with Barcelona for the Spanish forward as it looks likely he will not renew his deal with Real Madrid

Barcelona’s imminent desire to sign Spanish winger Marco Asensio from Real Madrid is facing a stumbling block following a major uproar in the dressing room of the Catalan giants.

Asensio is set to depart Real Madrid next summer as the winger is currently unhappy at the Bernabeu following his lack of game time under manager Carlo Ancelotti.

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Barcelona looks like a possible destination for the 26-year-old star, although it is now believed that the senior players at Camp Nou are not in support of the move.

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According to Sportskeeda, it is claimed that several players in Barcelona’s dressing room don't want the transfer to go ahead as they believe Asensio is toxic.

Marco Asensio has played a combined 47 minutes in just four matches across competitions for Real Madrid this season, scoring one goal for Carlo Ancelotti’s men.

Juventus have an eye on Marco Asensio

Meanwhile, Italian Serie A giants, Juventus are keeping tabs on unsettled Real Madrid winger, Marco Asensio ahead of a possible transfer next summer, Marca reports.

The Juventus board believes that the signing of experienced players such as Asensio will help their young stars grow and also bring success back to the club.

Juventus are presently going through a rough patch on and off the field, with sporting and financial results causing concern with the Italian giants currently 8th on the Serie A table.

Barcelona considering a surprise swoop for Marco Asensio

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Barcelona are contemplating signing Real Madrid outcast Marco Asensio when the Spanish winger’s contract runs out by the end of the season.

Asensio has seen his game time reduced drastically at the Santiago Bernabeu this season owing to several injuries and loss of form, prompting the 26-year-old to consider leaving Real Madrid.

Real Madrid are believed not to be interested in renewing the contract of the Spaniard and will let him leave the club when his contract expires in the summer of 2023.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..
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