Real Madrid defender determined to stay potentially blocking Alessandro Bastoni move | OneFootball

According to Bernabeu Digital, Raul Asencio has no intention of leaving Real Madrid this summer, even if his departure would pave the way for the arrival of Inter Milan ace Alessandro Bastoni.

The young centre-back is reportedly determined to fight for his place under Jose Mourinho, believing he can convince the Portuguese coach that he deserves a role in the first-team squad.

No desire to leave

According to the report, Asencio has made it clear that he does not want to seek opportunities elsewhere.

The defender remains committed to continuing his development at Real Madrid and has no interest in pursuing a move away from the club.

Although he has attracted interest from the Premier League, with Chelsea among the clubs linked to him, Asencio is said to have no intention of listening to offers.

Determined to stay. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Real Madrid waiting for departures

Real Madrid’s transfer strategy means further arrivals are expected only if players leave first.

Club officials have informed Mourinho that no additional signings will be made until space is created in the squad.

The Portuguese manager is believed to be seeking both a central midfielder and a left-footed centre-back, with Bastoni among the defenders admired by the coaching staff.

Fifth choice in defence

As things stand, Asencio appears to be the defender most likely to make way.

Fifth-choice in the hierarchy. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

The current centre-back hierarchy includes Ibrahima Konate, who recently joined the club, Antonio Rudiger, fresh from signing a new contract, Dean Huijsen, viewed as a key player for the future, and Eder Militao, who is recovering from injury but expected to return.

That leaves Asencio as the fifth-choice defender in the hierarchy as the most realistic candidate to depart if Madrid decide to strengthen further in central defence.

Despite the situation, Asencio remains confident that he can prove himself during pre-season.

Rather than opening the door for another signing, the Canary Islands-born defender wants to show Mourinho that Real Madrid already have everything they need in his position.

His priority is clear: stay at the club, compete for minutes, and earn his place on merit.