
Spanish Midfielder Opts for Turkish Giants After Inter Pulls Out
Marco Asensio is increasingly unlikely to join Inter Milan. Although the Nerazzurri had previously inquired with PSG about the Spanish attacking midfielder, with the aim of providing coach Chivu with a versatile player capable of operating between the lines, the transfer will not materialize. Inter has decided against pursuing the deal further, opting instead to focus on other potential targets.
Fenerbahçe, under the management of José Mourinho, has swiftly capitalized on this development. Reports from Turkey yesterday, indicating an advanced stage of negotiations between the Turkish club and the player, have now been definitively confirmed. The transfer of Asensio to Fenerbahçe is now official.
Marco Asensio during his loan spell at Aston Villa.
The former Real Madrid player, who spent the last six months on loan at Aston Villa, has been persuaded by the prospect of moving to Turkey and is on the verge of accepting the lucrative contract offer from the Istanbul-based club. He is anticipated to arrive in Istanbul within the next few days. The finalization of the deal now rests with PSG, Asensio`s parent club. The Parisian giants have already given their approval for Asensio`s departure but need to iron out a few remaining bureaucratic details with Fenerbahçe.