New coach Luis Enrique finds Messi's replacement at PSG

The 27-year-old Spanish midfielder has been a key player at Real Madrid for the past nine years, achieving many notable achievements despite rarely playing regularly for the "Los Blancos" first team.

Fans remember this small but extremely skillful midfielder for many important goals for Real Madrid, including the goal that sealed the 2-1 victory over Bayern Munich in the first leg of the 2018 Champions League semi-final, paving the way for the "White Vultures" hat-trick of three consecutive European championship titles.

Marco Asensio (11) has left Real Madrid

PSG recruited Marco Asensio on a free transfer when his contract with Real Madrid expired. However, the Paris team had to offer a three-year contract with a salary of 10 million euros/season to "pull" Marco Asensio in the face of fierce pursuit from Aston Villa.

Marco Asensio to play for PSG until summer 2026

Marco Asensio of course cannot compare to Lionel Messi's level, but according to experts, this 27-year-old midfielder will soon adapt and be more suitable for PSG's playing style compared to the Argentine superstar.

Asensio is left-footed and tends to play on the right wing, but he can play anywhere in attack. Furthermore, this midfielder is willing to "play the background" for other teammates to shine.

Marco Asensio is a creative midfielder, effective in attack.

During his 7 years at Real Madrid, Marco Asensio played a total of 286 matches in all competitions, scoring 61 goals and providing 32 assists. The midfielder's only "problem" is his physical strength and he is prone to injuries.

Not only welcoming Marco Asensio, PSG also received Milan Skriniar on a free transfer after his 6-year contract with Inter Milan expired. Last year, Inter Milan also asked for 70 million euros for the Slovakian midfielder's signature. Milan Skriniar will join the Paris team until 2028.

Center back Milan Skriniar

Four-time Slovakian Player of the Year, Milan Skriniar proved his worth in the Nerazzurri's 2020-21 Scudetto-winning campaign, as well as two Italian Cups and two Italian Super Cups.

He also played very well in last season's Champions League campaign with Inter Milan, but unfortunately a serious back injury in February forced him to sit out the final and watch his team fall to Man City.

Milan Skriniar has been a mainstay of Inter Milan's defense for 6 seasons.

Skriniar's defensive prowess is widely expected to bolster a PSG defence that conceded 40 goals en route to an 11th Ligue 1 title last season.

It was the French champions' worst defensive record since Lyon conceded 41 goals in 2003.

New coach Luis Enrique actively strengthens PSG's squad

Marco Asensio and Milan Skriniar are the first two signings under new coach Luis Enrique, and also the first new recruits of this summer's transfer window at the Paris team.

PSG are actively negotiating with Bayern Munich's French defender Lucas Hernandez, only waiting for a specific agreement on the cost.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/the-thao/tan-hlv-enrique-tim-duoc-nguoi-thay-the-messi-tai-psg-20230707081824911.htm