Raul Asencio’s unwillingness to leave may have cost Real Madrid greatly this summer

Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio reportedly rejected transfer offers from Premier League clubs Chelsea and Liverpool during the summer transfer window. According to reports from MARCA, the defender chose to stay in Spain to fight for his place at the club despite Real Madrid's efforts to trim the squad.

Madrid aimed to reshape their defense after seeing David Alaba, Dani Carvajal, and Dani Ceballos depart. While Real Madrid brought in Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konate, and Denzel Dumfries, Asencio's decision not to accept a permanent departure reportedly prevented the club from signing an additional defensive reinforcement.