Marco Asensio, the 29-year-old Paris Saint-Germain midfielder/forward under contract until 2026, has failed to fully establish himself under coach Luis Enrique. He was loaned to Aston Villa for the second half of the 2024-2025 season but was not retained by the English club. Following his return, a transfer to Fenerbahçe has now been announced. CMTV reported on Thursday that Benfica is trying its luck, while the transfer to Turkey is struggling to materialize.
“ℹ️💰 According to CMTV 🇵🇹, Benfica wants Marco Asensio and is offering 11 MILLION EUROS!”
This announcement is entirely credible, as it is roughly the price mentioned in this report since the beginning of the summer, and Benfica should be able to afford such an expense. For Asensio, this seems like a relatively attractive way out.
He will probably not receive an offer from a top European club, a major contender for the Champions League title. This is a good team with ambition. And he could find playing time there, as well as confidence.
Let’s wait and see if there is confirmation, as there are many rumors in the transfer market and few concrete deals. It could also be a communication ploy to put pressure on Fenerbahçe. But it’s a rumor to keep an eye on.
