The historic rivalry that exists between Real Madrid and Barcelona could have a new episode but this time it was from the field, and it is that from Spain they affirm that the culé team is seriously studying removing one of its stars from the merengue team in view of the next season.
According to the newspaper ‘Mundo Deportivo’, the FC Barcelona board, headed by Joan Laporta, is seriously studying the possibility of signing striker Marco Asensio for free since his contract is coming to an end in June but you can negotiate with other teams from January.
Real Madrid has taken a long time studying the power ren approve Asensio’s contract, but in recent days it has been mentioned that said renewal is getting closer. Given this, the Barça club will seek to meddle in said negotiation and make a better offer to the player.
Barça’s interest in the Spanish striker had already been mentioned a few months ago and, when asked about On this subject, Asensio himself did not close the door on what is currently his eternal rival, this undoubtedly caused some anger in the Santiago Bernabéu fans.
Barcelona wants to continue strengthening its squad although its main goal is not to continue spending money on transfers due to its unstable economy, it is there where figures such as the still Real Madrid player gain great value since if they reach the Camp Nou they would do so for free.
The Spanish international has a more than proven left leg that would be very useful for Xavi Hernández’s squad, he also seems to have no problem with not being the undisputed starter, something that would be good for the squad since would generate controversy ica and would have greater depth on the bench.
Although the situation seems complicated by the historic rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid, there is an important point that could avoid further conflicts, and that is that the presidents of both entities, Joan Porta and Florentino Pérez, respectively, have a good relationship.