The end is near. But if you look closely, it’s really a new beginning. For Marco Asensio, the nine-year association with Real Madrid is about to end. The classy midfielder announced last week that he wouldn’t sign a new contract at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu – and now we know his next career move. He’ll exchange the Spanish capital for the French. He’s going to Paris Saint-Germain.This Sunday’s match against Athletic Club will put an end to Asensio’s time as Real Madrid’s player. Unless there’s a dramatic U-turn in the negotiations, in the next few days, he will officially join PSG. The Mallorca-born star is close to signing a four of five-year contract with the French champions.##NAJAVA_MECA_7292334##Asensio has several tempting offers from England, but the one from Parc des Princes is the one that most appeals to him. Chelsea, Liverpool and Aston Villa are the clubs that are bidding hardest to get his services, but the PSG project and the interest that the Parisians have shown in him have directed the 27-year-old towards Ligue 1.Real Madrid’s general manager Jose Angel Sanchez has tried until the last minute and in various conversations to convince Asensio to stay, but the player’s position hasn’t changed. He no longer wants to be a backup player but to be considered a first-team regular. The option for renewal at Real was there for months, but Asensio didn’t want to be a plan B for Carlo Ancelotti.🚨🇪🇸 Marco Asensio is now very CLOSE to signing for PSG, they’re ahead of Aston Villa. @diarioas #rmalive pic.twitter.com/Shj6dr0t3D— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) June 1, 2023 Asensio signed for Real Madrid in 2014. Since then, he has made 285 appearances for the Whites, scoring 61 goals and providing 32 assists. He received three La Liga champions’ medals, one Spanish Cup and three UEFA Champions League titles. He has also made 35 appearances for the Spanish national team.
