PSG and Luis Enrique: Asensio opens up like never before

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·1 December 2025

PSG and Luis Enrique: Asensio opens up like never before

Marco Asensio, a 29-year-old midfielder/forward from Spain, has revitalized his career at Fenerbahçe since this summer after his transfer from Paris Saint-Germain, following a loan spell at Aston Villa. The former Real Madrid player, who left in 2023 to sign with Paris, spoke to Marca about this decision and his difficult end at Paris. He somewhat blames coach Luis Enrique.

Asensio: "Overnight, I fell out of favor with the coach."

Is this the happiest moment you've experienced in a long time? At PSG, I also had good moments, playing at a high level, but what I was looking for here was consistency, because that's what allows you to reach your best level. I think I found it at Aston Villa last season, where I was also very happy. With this challenge at Fenerbahçe, I wanted to play every three days, maintain a high level... That's what makes me happy: playing football, training every day, playing matches... It's on the field that I find the most joy. Why didn't your adventure at PSG work out? The start of the season went very well, then an injury kept me off the field for two months, but we managed to finish the season well. The following year started well, but overnight, I fell out of favor with the coach. All I wanted was to enjoy playing football, so I sought a solution.

Asensio: "That's the kind of person he is."

What happened between you and Luis Enrique? You have always denied any problem between you. Luis Enrique took you to the World Cup in Qatar, but then dropped you like that... Honestly, to my knowledge, nothing happened. Maybe he could answer that question. I know Luis Enrique very well; we played together at the World Cup, I spent a year and a half with him at PSG... And then, I don't want to take it personally, because it has happened with other players, members of his staff... That's the kind of person he is, and I won't say more. For my part, I don't hold it against him. These are things that can happen in the world of professional football, and that's all.

It's good that Asensio has been able to revive his career at Fenerbahçe, regaining playing time and confidence. He went through a difficult period in his career, with being sidelined in Paris and inconsistency at Aston Villa. However, it's regrettable that he blames coach Luis Enrique. Perhaps there is a lack of clarity or self-reflection.

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No supporter or observer was really surprised to see Asensio gradually disappear from matches. It's simple, the Spaniard was not performing. A bit too timid in play, not aggressive enough in his pressing, he failed to integrate into the Parisian collective.

The Spanish international could have sought an angle other than a "villain Luis Enrique." Who relied on competition and saw other players deserving of playing time.

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