Carlo Ancelotti is not concerned with whether or not to extend Marco Asensio’s contract at Real Madrid. Asensio beautifully made the 1-0 for Los Blancos on a carefree evening on Wednesday evening. Afterwards, his trainer was asked about the latest developments regarding the attacker’s expiring contract.
“I don’t know if he will stay or not,” Ancelotti told AS. “He can stay or not, I don’t know, I don’t really care. We have an important mission this season. The main thing is that he contributes, like last year. Let him continue like this and the club will take the most appropriate decision.”
The 27-year-old Asensio has scored two goals and three assists in fifteen La Liga matches so far this season. In the Champions League, he scored twice and provided one assist.
In the run-up to the duel with Elche, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti discussed the future of Toni Kroos and Karim Benzema and also responded to the rumors that the Brazilian Football Association wants Ancelotti as national coach.
Contracts of Benzema and Kroos
Real Madrid awaits tough months at the negotiating table. Strong holders Kroos and Benzema have an expiring contract and the club would like to keep them, just like Ancelotti. “I don’t know if Benzema will renew, but legends of the club must stay here.” Where the Italian still has doubts about Benzema, he is a lot clearer about Kroos. “I know what’s going to happen.”
“But it’s not for me to say that. He hasn’t told me, but I have a feeling he’s going to extend,” he remarked. The future of Ancelotti himself is also not entirely certain. He would be in the emphatic interest of the Brazilian federation, incidentally denied by the federation itself. “The players don’t ask me about it, but they joke about it. The reality is that I have a contract until 2024,” said Carlo.
Vinícius Júnior will not be there on Wednesday due to a suspension. Rodrygo will be his replacement, Ancelotti says. What else Vinícius is not among is the nomination for the FIFA Team of the Year. “I haven’t seen the list, but if Vinícius isn’t on it, that’s very strange. That must be a mistake. Something went wrong there,” he said.
