Real Madrid has officially announced that Marco Asensio, the Spain international attacker, will be leaving the club at the end of this month when his contract expires on June 30, 2023. Asensio’s final game for Madrid will be against Athletic Bilbao at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday evening.
Asensio, 27, has been a part of Real Madrid since his transfer from Mallorca in 2014. This season, Asensio has made 50 appearances for Real Madrid, scoring 12 goals and providing eight assists.
Throughout his time in the Spanish capital, Asensio has been instrumental in Madrid’s success, winning a total of 17 major trophies, including three Champions League titles, three La Liga titles, four Club World Cups, three European Super Cups, three Spanish Super Cups, and one Copa del Rey.
In an official statement, Real Madrid expressed its gratitude and fondness for Marco Asensio, acknowledging his dedication to the club over the past seven seasons.
As a madridista, Asensio’s contributions and exemplary conduct will always be remembered and appreciated. Real Madrid considers him a part of their family, and they wish him and his family the best of luck in his future endeavors.
Asensio set to join PSG
It has been reported that Asensio will be joining Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) after his contract with Real Madrid expires.
While the contract has not yet been signed, the 27-year-old has a long-term agreement in place with PSG, where he is expected to earn €10 million (£8.5 million) annually through a combination of salary and bonuses.
The finalization of the transfer is anticipated to occur after Real Madrid’s last game of the La Liga season against Athletic Bilbao at the Santiago Bernabeu.
