Raul Asencio stays at Real Madrid as transfer deadline arrives

Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio intends to remain with the club despite being told he is not in the plans of manager Jose Mourinho. The decision to stay effectively concludes Real Madrid's search for defensive additions before the summer transfer window closes on September 1 at 11:59 pm. Asencio previously dealt with a quadriceps injury during the pre-season and is currently managing a recurring shin problem that may require surgery, which would force him to miss six to eight weeks of action. The 23-year-old faces significant competition for playing time from established squad members Dean Huijsen, Ibrahima Konate, and Antonio Rudiger. By refusing a transfer, the defender has eliminated the club's requirement to secure a last-minute replacement in the current window. Real Madrid is now expected to maintain its existing roster for the upcoming stretch of the season.

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