Real Madrid secure key contract renewal, featuring €1 billion release clause | OneFootball

La Liga giants Real Madrid have this week tied a key member of the club’s defensive ranks down to a new long-term contract.

That’s according to journalist Fabrizio Romano, who points towards Raúl Asencio as the player in question.

Defender Asencio is for his part of course fresh off a breakout campaign in Spain’s capital in 2024/25.

Afforded a chance to impress owing only to an injury crisis at the heart of Real Madrid’s backline, the 22-year-old took full advantage, and more.

Alongside Antonio Rüdiger, Asencio quickly established himself as the most reliable defensive performer in former boss Carlo Ancelotti’s star-studded squad.

And as alluded to above, late this week, such efforts have been aptly recognised by those behind the scenes at the Santiago Bernabéu.

As per a report from Fabrizio Romano:

‘Raúl Asencio has signed new deal at Real Madrid valid until June 2031, plan revealed in March confirmed! Agreement sealed and understand new release clause will be €1B.’

Conor Laird – GSFN