Real Madrid star surprises everyone and rejects historic offer from Manchester City

The Real Madrid player turned down a lucrative and appealing offer from Manchester City, despite the financial and sporting incentives presented to him.

In recent years, the rivalry between Real Madrid and Manchester City has grown more intense, both on and off the pitch, as both clubs strive for dominance in Europe and beyond. According to Spanish newspaper *Marca*, Raul Asensio, a defender from Real Madrid’s youth team, rejected a substantial offer from City after featuring in a match with the first team against Osasuna.

The report adds that Manchester City had been following Asensio’s progress while he played for the Castilla team, and he had caught the attention of City’s coach Pep Guardiola, who was keen to sign him. Following Asensio’s standout performance in the Osasuna match, Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez recognized his potential and insisted on keeping him in the squad to cover for key defensive absences.

Asensio believes that with the injuries to Militao, Alba, and Carvajal, his chance to prove himself at the senior level is now. The report concludes that Real Madrid is set to offer him a new contract with a significant salary increase and a high buyout clause to ward off any rival suitors.