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Real Madrid News Real Madrid outcast refuses to leave, forcing club to close summer transfer window Raul Asencio does not want to leave Real Madrid, even though his situation under Jose Mourinho has become increasingly difficult. According to AS, the centre-back’s desire to remain at the Santiago Bernabéu has effectively closed the door on Real Madrid making a late move for another defender before the transfer window shuts. September 1 is deadline day, with the window closing at 11:59 pm, a point when clubs often make their final moves after weeks of negotiations. Real Madrid could still surprise the market, but the expectation is now that their squad will remain unchanged, especially since Asencio is reluctant to leave. Asencio refuses to give up on Real Madrid place The Spanish defender’s future became uncertain almost immediately after Mourinho’s appointment. The Portuguese coach is understood to have told Asencio that he was not part of his plans, prompting discussions about a possible departure. A loan move was subsequently considered, particularly after Asencio suffered a quadriceps injury during pre-season. However, that setback complicated any potential transfer and gave the situation another dimension. Now, the defender has recovered from that problem, but another fitness concern has emerged. As reported before, Asencio has been managing a shin problem dating back to last season, and the issue has flared up again. If treatment fails to provide the expected improvement, he could require surgery, which would potentially sideline him for six to eight weeks. Mourinho has several centre-back options ahead of Asencio The competition for places is another major obstacle. Mourinho has established options available in central defence, including Dean Huijsen, Ibrahima Konate and Antonio Rudiger. With those players ahead of him in the pecking order, regular minutes will not be straightforward for Asencio. Yet the 23-year-old prefers not to look for an escape route. That decision is significant for Real Madrid because it removes the need to find a replacement at the last moment. Real Madrid News Real Madrid starlet pens emotional farewell ahead of exit: ‘Hala Madrid, today and always’ Real Madrid’s youth team has witnessed many players leave the team this summer, in what can only be termed as a mass exodus. The latest player to bid goodbye to the club happens to Jeremy de Leon, who has signed for Sant Andreu. Following the confirmation of his exit, de Leon, a native of Puerto Rico, has written an emotional farewell message to the club. De Leon’s final message to Real Madrid Taking to Instagram, de Leon opened up on the pain of leaving a club he had always dreamed of representing. “There are farewells that one is never ready to write. Since it all started in Puerto Rico I dreamed of wearing this shirt. It has always been the club of my heart and to be able to make it a reality was a privilege that I will never fail to thank,” he wrote. “I’d be lying if I said it doesn’t hurt. It hurts to close a stage in the club that I always dreamed of representing, it hurts to leave a place that meant so much to me.” Despite the sadness, the forward expressed immense pride at having worn the shirt. “Even so, no one can take away the pride of having defended this shield and of having been part of the best team in the world. That will accompany me all my life.” “And if there is something that makes me feel especially proud of all this path, it is being able to look back and think that that child from Puerto Rico who dreamed of getting here did it. “I hope my story will help many children on my island see that it can. That no matter where you come from, how far the dream seems or how many times they tell you it’s impossible.” De Leon signed off with a heartfelt message. “Dream big. Believe in yourself and never let anyone tell you how far you can go. There are dreams that are not forgotten. They just change paths. I’ll always love you anyway no matter what. Hala Madrid today and always.” A difficult spell at Valdebebas De Leon’s departure brings an end to a two-and-a-half-year stint that promised much but ultimately delivered little, largely due to misfortune. Since arriving in January 2024, he managed just one goal in 232 minutes for Castilla, with his time at the club severely disrupted by a series of major injuries. This included a nightmare period in which he underwent surgery on both shoulders. Though the club were transparent in telling him he did not feature in their plans, de Leon will forever hold a special place in Real Madrid folklore. He famously became known as the dressing room’s lucky charm during the club’s 2023/24 Champions League triumph at Wembley, a fable that will endure long after his exit.