Coach Jose Mourinho's efforts to bring Marco Asensio to Fenerbahce have failed.

Over the past time, the parties have undergone negotiations with very positive progress and are just waiting for the day to sign the contract.

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Asensio “turned the tables” on Mourinho. Photo: EFE

In his second season in Turkey, Mourinho was determined to build a strong team to overthrow Galatasaray's dominance.

The “Special One” really likes Asensio – a player who can bring many attacking solutions to Fenerbahce.

To convince the former Real Madrid player, Fenerbahce offered a very high salary: 9 million euros per season (after tax).

However, Asensio eventually turned around and refused to join Turkish football. He still prioritized continuing to play in the top 5 European leagues.

Asensio currently has a 1-year contract with PSG. He is no longer in Luis Enrique's plans after demanding too much of himself, and has been put on the transfer market (loaned to Aston Villa for the second half of the 2024/25 season).

The 29-year-old is currently attracting interest from Villarreal and AC Milan, while Inter Milan have also joined the race, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.

If he joins Villarreal or Inter, he will be able to participate in the Champions League. Meanwhile, going to Milan means the opportunity to meet Luka Modric again.

However, no matter who he chooses, Asensio will certainly have to accept a salary much lower than the figure offered by Fenerbahce.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/marco-asensio-quay-xe-tu-choi-fenerbahce-cua-mourinho-2421918.html