Real Madrid's Raul Asencio set for summer exit despite injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 1:20 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Raul Asencio of Real Madrid has sustained a minor muscle injury to his rectus femoris, sidelining him for about six weeks. The club is expected to proceed with plans to sell or loan him despite this setback. Asencio aims to impress coach Jose Mourinho in pre-season, but Madrid's defensive reinforcements suggest limited opportunities for him. The club is firm on moving him this summer, with a permanent deal potentially providing immediate financial return, while a loan could secure him more consistent playtime. His recovery timeline may influence the exact timing of any transfer.
- •Asencio suffered a minor injury during pre-season training.
- •He will be out for approximately six weeks.
- •Real Madrid is looking to sell or loan him this summer.
- •The club has already made defensive upgrades this off-season.
- •His future transfer may depend on his recovery progress.
- 1:20 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid defender’s injury unlikely to derail his expected summer exit – report
"Pre-season is always a dangerous time for players to pick up injuries, especially when the club are looking for a way to move them on this summer.Real Madrid find themselves in such a situation with r...
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