Real Madrid’s Striker, Marco Asensio leaves Santiago Bernabeu today as he has rejected a contract renewal after it run out this season.
The club has come out with an official communique expressing their profound gratitude to the Striker and wishing him well as he moves on to a new club.
“Real Madrid wants to express their gratitude and affection to Marco Asensio, a player who has defended our shield and our shirt for seven seasons. ”
“He arrived at Real Madrid when he was only 20 years old and has managed to enter the history of our club as part of a team that has starred in one of our most successful times. “
“Marco Asensio has won 17 titles at Real Madrid: 3 European Cups, 4 Club World Cups, 3 European Super Cups, 3 Leagues, 1 Copa del Rey and 3 Spanish Super Cups.”
The Striker is tipped to join French side Paris Saint Germain next season as a free agent. He affectionately expresed his gratitude to the fans caches, management, fellow players, his family and the pitch which he nicknamed “My Garden”.
The statement read:
” Dear Madridistar
Today I address you with a lump in my throat and a heart full of mixed feelings. It is difficult to express in words everything I feel at this moment, but I think it is necessary to do so in order to close this chapter of my life at the level it deserves.
From a very young age, when I was just taking my first steps in football, I dreamed of wearing this glorious white jersey. Real Madrid became my passion, my dream and my most precious goal.
thanks to the trust placed in me by the club, I have had the privilege of making that dream come true during these wonderful years.I want to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to Real Madrid, the president, its board of directors, the coaches and all the people who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make this club such a special institution.
Your dedication and professionalism have been essential in my development as a player and as a person.But I cannot forget the true raison d’être of Real Madrid: its incredible fans Somer soul and the engine of this clubs Your passion, your encouragement and your unconditional love are what drive us to give everything in each game and to live unforgettable nights that I will always take with meI don’t have enough words to express my gratitude to each one of you.
I will always carry your support in my heart and I will remember with emotion every time I stepped onto the pitch of the Santiago Bernabéu, which from the first day I stepped on it I nicknamed it “My garden”.
I also can’t stop mentioning my teammates. together we have livedmoments of glory, fought in every battle and celebrated unforgettable victories Sharing a locker room with world-class players has been a privilege and an honor. Your dedication, professionalism and friendship have left an indelible mark on my life.
Thank yoube my football family However, there comes a time when I have to make a difficult decision. I have decidedembark on a new course in my career in search of a project where I can achieve new goalsAlthough it saddens me to leave this stage behind, I am proud and satisfied to have always given my best, overcoming the difficulties that have come our way and leaving my mark on the club, winning 17 titles with unforgettable moments for all Real Madrid fans.
I say goodbye to Real Madrid with deep gratitude and a heart full of love. It has been an honor and a privilege to wear this shirt, defend these colors and be part of the rich history of this legendary club, taking part in these 7 years of one of the most glorious stages of this club.
Thank you, dear Madrid fans, for all your unconditional support. we will meet new somewhere on this wonderful path of football”
The Club’s management were in talks with the Spaniard’s agent Jorge Mendes and José Ángel Sánchez, since December last year for an extension of contract but the star has decided to move onto a new club.
The striker is leaving on the note of not being a priority after Carlo Ancelotti’s promise of he being fundamental has proved otherwise. He has been coming off the bench in most games for the White Angels after he waited till the season expired even when he was a free agent.
The star has wide options as Top flight teams from Europe, thus Italy and England are approaching him. He will be assessing the the offers on the table and choose his preferred club.
Marco Asensio joined Real Madrid in 2014 from Real Mallorca and has since produced 62 goals out of 312 matches with 14 goals for Los Blacos this season.
