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Raul Asencio’s future at Real Madrid remains unresolved, with Jorge Mendes still searching for a club willing to take the defender before the transfer window closes.

According to Jose Felix Diaz, the 23-year-old centre-back remains one of the players most likely to leave Real Madrid this summer. 

However, despite the club being open to his departure and Jose Mourinho telling the player to find a new team, there has been no concrete offer on the table so far.

The situation has become even more complicated because of Asencio’s current thigh injury.

His fitness issue has effectively slowed down any immediate transfer movement, leaving both Real Madrid and the player’s representatives waiting for the right opportunity to emerge.

Mourinho’s message puts Asencio’s future in doubt

Asencio’s future has been one of the more uncertain stories surrounding Real Madrid this summer.

Mourinho has asked Asencio to look for a new club. (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/Getty Images)

The academy graduate has been made aware that his situation could change, with Mourinho speaking directly to the defender and telling him to look for a new club.

Real Madrid are open to selling Asencio, but a departure requires an interested club to make a concrete approach, but so far, that has not happened.

The defender’s thigh injury could be playing a role. Clubs interested in a late move may be reluctant to act immediately while Asencio is unavailable.

That leaves the player in an awkward position.

He is at the top of Real Madrid’s list of potential departures, yet his injury means an exit is difficult to complete quickly. 

Unless his situation changes, he could remain at the club simply because the right offer never arrives.

Raul Asencio could leave Real Madrid. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, the Liverpool links have also failed to provide a solution. Despite reports connecting the Premier League side with a possible move, there is said to be no serious development behind the speculation.

Raul Asencio exit could unlock next transfer move

Asencio’s departure is important for more than just his own future.

Mourinho is keen to add another left-footed centre-back to his Real Madrid squad, but the club currently lack the space to bring in another defender without first reducing the number of players in the existing group.

That is why Asencio’s exit could become a key part of Real Madrid’s transfer plans.

For now, though, Real Madrid’s hands are tied by the squad situation.

The club need movement before another signing can realistically arrive, and Asencio remains one of the clearest candidates to make way.