Real Madrid are no longer going to entertain offers for Marco Asensio after Zinedine Zidane declared his resolve to make the Spaniard a fundamental part of his side.
Asensio’s future appeared to be in doubt under former boss Julen Lopetegui, with Real chiefs ready to cash in for £100million.
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Their stance attracted interest from Premier League giants Liverpool and Chelsea – both of whom are long term admirers of the 23-year-old – and Asensio's lack of game time under Santiago Solari and Lopetegui appeared to suggest his days at the Santiago Bernabeu may be numbered.
Zidane has sent a clear message that he wants to make the Spain international a key player in his Madrid side.
“I have spoken to him and told him that he will be fundamental to the team,” he said.
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Asensio was on the pitch for the complete 90 minutes in Zidane's first match back in charge as the Spanish giants beat Celta Vigo 2-0.
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