Real Madrid's season is ending without a trophy, and the fallout is beginning. With their La Liga title challenge effectively over, the club is now turning its attention to a crucial summer rebuild, and the squad is set for significant changes.
While manager Alvaro Arbeloa's own future remains undecided, several players are now on the chopping block. Alongside expected departures like Dani Ceballos and David Alaba, a new name has emerged as potentially transferable: young defender Raul Asencio.
According to reports, the 23-year-old's standing at the Bernabeu has plummeted following a significant falling-out with Arbeloa. Asencio, who signed a long-term deal until 2031 just last season, has been mysteriously absent from recent matchday squads despite being fit, including a notable omission from the Champions League trip to Munich.
The rift reportedly stems from a disciplinary issue where Asencio was only reinstated to the squad after apologizing to his teammates. This tension creates a major obstacle for his future, especially if Arbeloa stays in charge. With talented Castilla defenders like Diego Aguado and Joan Martinez waiting in the wings, Asencio's path to regular first-team football at Madrid appears increasingly blocked, making a summer sale a real possibility for Los Blancos.
