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Villarreal has already begun to act decisively in the transfer market after confirming the departure of Álex Baena to Atlético de Madrid. The Castellon-based club has identified Marco Asensio as the ideal reinforcement to fill the void left by the talented Andalusian attacking midfielder. The PSG player, who shone in the latter part of the season on loan at Aston Villa, has once again increased his value in European elite football, and his name is causing a real stir at the start of the summer.
The Spanish international scored five goals and provided an assist in just thirteen Premier League matches, establishing himself in Unai Emery's system. His performance has not gone unnoticed, and although Fenerbahçe has put a specific offer of 15 million euros on the table, Villarreal is willing to enter the race for his signing, as reported by EstadioDeportivo.
Building a team capable of competing in the Champions League
Marcelino's team aims to assemble an ambitious squad to face their return to the Champions League in the 2025/26 season. With the arrivals of Rafa Marín and Alberto Moleiro confirmed, and the interest in other players like Carlos Soler or Lovro Majer, Asensio's option gains strength as the stellar signing to lead the new project.
Despite his high salary and the significant operation cost, the yellow sports management is considering a major financial effort. The objective is clear: to incorporate a standout player to replace the significant loss of Baena.
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