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Marco Asensio culminates contract with Real Madrid on June 30, his departure has already been announced by the club after failing to reach a renewal agreement. At 27 years old, he is already looking for a new club and PSG is the main interested, there are even rumors of an agreement already. However, he was also tempted by Barcelona, although it was known that his arrival is impossible: there is a clause in the contract that prohibits him from signing with the Blaugrana.
Real Madrid definitely does not want any links with its classic rival and much less to strengthen it with a player 'from the club'. According to information from Mundo Deportivo, there is a clause for Marco Asensio that prevents him from signing with Barcelona. Dani Ceballos also has the same restriction.
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In Asensio's case, his name did come to be part of Barca's list of inquiries. The possibilities vanished quickly because they seem to have found out about this trick by Florentino Pérez. The bond details that, even with a free transfer letter, they cannot sign with the fierce rival.
That is why Asensio quickly fell off the list of possible future targets for the Barcelona club. His football qualities fit with what the club needs. Asensio plays as an attacking midfielder with a profile similar to Messi's.
In addition, the Spanish player is capable of playing on the right side from outside to inside, with a good left-foot shot and remarkable goal-scoring figures (12 this season in 51 matches but only 18 as a starter). Marco can even play as a center midfielder.
Confirmed departures from Real Madrid
Real Madrid has officially announced the departure of some players whose contracts expire at the end of the season. Marco Asensio was the first to be announced. Mariano and Eden Hazard will also leave. In the case of the Belgian, the contract was terminated by mutual agreement.
Karim Benzema's departure was the most heartfelt for Real Madrid: he leaves the club after 13 years. The French striker has signed with Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia. This news increases the urgency for the Spanish team to look for a forward for the next season. Harry Kane is the main option.
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