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Villarreal has set its sights on an old acquaintance of Spanish football: Marco Asensio. The current player at PSG is not going through his best moment in Paris, and Luis Enrique does not have him in his plans for this new season.
After a remarkable loan spell in the second half of last season at Aston Villa, where he once again showed his quality and ability to decide matches, the Balearic player returned to the French capital with hopes of earning a spot in Luis Enrique's starting lineup. However, the Asturian coach has hardly given him any prominence, opening the door to a possible exit in the upcoming transfer window.
According to information from Fichajes.net, Villarreal has already held talks with the Parisian club to explore the feasibility of a loan. The Yellow Submarine's intention is to strengthen their attack after the recent sale of Arnaut Danjuma to Valencia and the departure of Álex Baena to Atlético de Madrid, making room for Asensio in Marcelino García Toral's team.
The main obstacle lies in PSG's stance, as they do not want to let the player leave on just a loan basis. The reason is simple: the Balearic's contract expires next year, so a loan without further conditions would mean losing him for free in 2026. Therefore, the proposed deal would include a compulsory or conditional purchase option, with a figure that could be around 8 million euros.
Villarreal is willing to pay 8 million for Marco Asensio
For Villarreal, the operation would fit both in sporting and economic terms. Marco Asensio is a player who is well acquainted with La Liga, having a vast experience at Real Madrid, and he could become one of the leaders in the dressing room. His versatility would allow him to play in various attacking positions, whether as a winger on either side or in a more central role, making use of his long-range shooting and ability to find scoring opportunities.
There is interest in Asensio's camp to return to Spain, where he could regain continuity and prominence. The player himself feels that his time at PSG has not unfolded as expected, despite sharing the dressing room with figures like Kylian Mbappé or Ousmane Dembélé. The pressure in Paris and fierce competition for attacking positions have limited his minutes, and Marcelino would offer him a far more significant role in the Yellow Submarine.
Villarreal's fans would enthusiastically welcome a player who, at 29 years old, still has a lot to offer. However, the negotiation will depend on whether the Castellon-based club and PSG can find a middle ground that satisfies both parties. If successful, Asensio could become the great reinforcement for the Castellon team in this transfer market.
The market moves, and the name of Marco Asensio is already on Villarreal's table. It seems that the coming weeks will be crucial to determine if this possible return to La Liga becomes a reality. What is clear is that Marcelino's team will do everything possible to attract the Balearic player to their squad.
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