Actual Madrid supervisor Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that he doesn’t know what the longer term holds for winger Marco Asensio.
The 26-year-old, who’s approaching the ultimate 12 months of his present contract, was not too long ago linked with strikes to Arsenal or AC Milan by his agent, who claimed the 2 sides have reached out to debate a deal.
Ancelotti was requested about Asensio’s future throughout an interview with Rai Radio 1, and though the boss mentioned talks over an extension have been ongoing, he admitted he was not sure over the result.
“He is a footballer with extraordinary high quality,” Ancelotti mentioned. “He suffered a serious knee damage that compelled him to be out for a very long time with a really gradual restoration.
“He is an vital participant who has helped us loads. I do not know what is going on on along with his future. I believe he is speaking to the membership to resume his contract, however I can solely discuss him from a technical perspective.”
In March, it was claimed that Actual had issued an ultimatum to Asensio over an extension. The Spaniard was mentioned to be pushing for a pay rise which the membership have been adamant they might not provide.
Stories in Italy have additionally steered that Asensio has priced himself out of a transfer to Milan by asking for a rise on his present wages.
Bolstering their ahead line is amongst Actual’s prime priorities this summer season however Ancelotti has been warned by president Florentino Perez that he must promote a few of his fringe gamers earlier than any new ones can be a part of.
Asensio is just not believed to be a type of gamers who’re being actively pushed in the direction of the exit door – in contrast to Dani Ceballos or Luka Jovic. He has made 36 appearances in all competitions and is Actual’s third-top scorer behind Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior, highlighting his significance to Ancelotti.