Real Madrid president Florentino Perez
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez sent a bold warning message to Marco Asensio before the Spaniard's departure last year, according to a report from Real Madrid Confidencial. Asensio secured a free transfer to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the 2023 summer window.
Asensio had joined the Spanish giants in the summer of 2015 and spent a season-long loan at Espanyol. During his subsequent seven years with the club, the attacking midfielder registered 286 appearances, contributing 61 goals and 32 assists.
He accumulated several honors at the Bernabeu, including three LaLiga titles, three Champions League trophies, and four FIFA Club World Cups. Despite the success and his contribution, Asensio struggled to establish himself in the starting XI.
As a result, the Spain international was keen on an exit last year after the expiration of his contract. While Madrid's hierarchy reportedly made attempts to lock him down on a new deal, Asensio opted to leave for PSG on a free.
