The tremor of ‘Mbappé earthquake’ It has been felt in many offices, in many operations, in many plans. And although the continuity -or not- of Asensio It was not at all subject to what happened with Bondy, his rejection, inevitably, has changed the landscape of the negotiations. Because the Balearic Islands, with a contract until June of 2023now see a bigger door to the lawn in case you stay: with Mbappé, playing would have become a complicated mission, at least as a starter; but without it, the minutes return to affordable prices. Negotiations about his future have met with an unexpected twist.
Although, as he has been telling AS in the last weeks, Asensio would be delighted to continue at Real Madrid. In February, the white team contacted the player’s entourage to summon him to negotiate at the end of the season… That is, now. Marco, knowing that a key moment in his career was approaching, decided to change representative and left his future in the hands of Gestifute, the agency whose boss he is Jorge Mendes. For this, he broke up with Horacio Gaggioli, his previous representative.
It was a mutually agreed breakup, nothing traumatic. The footballer himself decided to share an affectionate message on his social networks towards Gaggioli, thanking him for everything he has done in recent years and for having taken him to Chamartín. “You have been a fundamental part so that I can achieve my dream and I will never forget everything you have done for me. I appreciate your understanding and support in this new step that I have taken now. You are part of my family and that will not change. Thank you very much for accompanying me on this path, my friend,” he wrote.
One pulse to three
His ownership will continue to depend on his ability to seat Rodrygo and Valverde, the other candidates to starboard. The Balearic had a brilliant section in the middle of the course, in which he seemed to become indisputable. It was his blow to Granada that changed everything (1-0), a night in which he released his left foot and showed the sniper he treasures. With three goals he won a place in Parisbut precisely around the corner from that tie, history hit a 180º turn. Because Rodrygo roared loudly and regained his position, graduating with two miracles in three days: the first to force extra time against Chelsea; the second, to give the proclamation of the comeback of Pizjuán.
Asensio warms up on the grass of the Nuevo Mirandilla.
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Asensio disappeared, giving way to the ‘Rodrygo era’… And from Hawk, who had nights in which he sat them both down and earned the starting job for his physical input and ability to strengthen the engine room. An example of this is that the day of the comeback against City, it was Valverde who played, although the one who was crowned was Rodrygowith the two goals that took the duel to extra time and, consequently, to Paris. Asensio lost steam in the final stretch (Of the three, in the end, he was the one who played the fewest minutes; 2,110′, for Rodrygo’s 2,435′ and Valverde’s 2,774′), but he is aware that he has quality to spare to recover the right wing. After all, he was the team’s third top scorer (12). And without Mbappé, his future has taken an unexpected turn.