Marco Asensio (28, Paris Saint-Germain), who gave up a spot in the offense to Lee Kang-in, is hoping to return to Spain’s Primera Liga (Lariga). With several teams showing interest, Asensio’s former team, Mallorca, also participated in the recruitment campaign.
“There is a possibility that Ascencio, who is struggling at Paris Saint-Germain, will return to Spain. Paris Saint-Germain has shown its willingness to sign a loan deal,” the Spanish media “Picca” reported on Wednesday (Korea time). “Several Spanish clubs have expressed their interest. Majorca is also available in addition to Real Sociedad, Villarreal and Real Betis.”
Asensio lost his seat this season as Spanish coach Luis Enrique appointed Bradley Barcola (22), Usman Dembele (27), and Lee Kang-in (23). He, who can play a left winger and a zero-top, played only 49.8 minutes per game in 15 official games. Coincidentally, Asensio became a bench due to the complete overlapping of his close friend Lee Kang-in.
The two players, who wore Paris Saint-Germain uniforms last season, are well known to be close. Ahead of this season, they sweated together in Mallorca during the pre-season, and in the past, Lee Kang-in picked Asensio as an idol. However, while Lee Kang-in is heading for a career high season, Asensio is not living up to his name again this season.
As Asensio struggled, Spanish clubs that dreamed of strengthening their offense formed a recruitment campaign. This included Mallorca, Asensio’s former team. Asensio made his professional debut with the Mallorca youth team in 2013. Asensio is also hoping to return to La Liga. He wants to leave Paris Saint-Germain for a while and regain his sense of play.
However, it is unlikely that Mallorca will embrace Asensio as he is receiving a huge salary. According to the weekly site “Capology,” Asensio is paid 280,000 euros per share (about 430 million won) by Paris Saint-Germain. Currently, Vedat Muriki, 30, the highest-paid player in Mallorca, is paid 88,000 euros per week. As a result, other clubs are expected to recruit Asensio. 토토사이트
“Asencio wants to return to La Liga. However, it is difficult for him to return to Mallorca, where he started his professional career, due to his high salary,” Pichahes said. “Clubs such as Real Sociedad or Real Betis can provide Asencio with competitive projects. Villarreal with a right tendency can also be an attractive destination.”
Spain’s national team Asensio is an attacking resource with outstanding left foot kick capability. He was evaluated as a talent to become a “world class” when he was playing for Real Madrid, but his performance declined sharply after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament tear. Still, he made a big impression by hitting a shot whenever it mattered. Asensio has won as many as 20 trophies throughout his career.