Marco Asensio sees his future at Real Madrid, despite what mounting transfer talk may suggest, with there a desire on his part to follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo.
The 22-year-old playmaker has taken on a more prominent role at the Santiago Bernabeu, with his ongoing development allowing him to become a key creative influence.
He has passed the 100-appearance mark for Madrid this term and is among those the Blancos are looking to for attacking inspiration.
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Somebody is required to fill the void created by Ronaldo’s summer departure to Juventus, with a new talisman being sought, and Asensio believes he is the man for the job.