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Real Madrid's Asencio sidelined by injury, impacting transfer strategy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 12:05 PM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Real Madrid's Asencio sidelined by injury, impacting transfer strategy

Summary

Real Madrid has confirmed that Raul Asencio will be sidelined for several weeks due to a hamstring injury suffered in training. The team had planned to sell Asencio to facilitate a move for a new center-back, targeting Alessandro Bastoni from Inter Milan. However, the injury complicates these transfer plans as Asencio is expected to be unavailable until at least September, limiting his chances of joining another club this summer. Despite the setback, the situation could still pave the way for the club to pursue other defensive signings.

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Status Watch

•Raul Asencio has a hamstring injury and will miss several weeks.
•Real Madrid confirmed Asencio's injury via an official report.
•The club initially planned to sell Asencio to fund a new signing.
•Alessandro Bastoni is Real Madrid's top target for a center-back.
•Asencio is unlikely to play again until September.

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12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid defensive injury throws transfer plans into doubt

What they're saying

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On the day that Real Madrid look set to receive €80m for selling two La Fabrica graduates, another’s exit has been thrown into doubt. Raul Asencio had looked certain to follow Gonzalo Garcia and C...
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