Actual Madrid defender Raul Asencio has for the primary time addressed the accusations of distribution of kid pornography in opposition to him. The 21-year-old defender has earned his first call-up to the Spanish nationwide staff this week, however the investigation has been ongoing since earlier than he made his debut with the senior facet.
The incident dates again to September of 2023, when an investigation was opened into Asencio and three different Actual Madrid academy merchandise. Three are accused of recording sexual content material with out consent, and all 4 beneath investigation for the alleged distribution of kid pornography, as one of many victims concerned was underage.
Neither Actual Madrid nor Asencio had addressed the problem publicly till now, when the latter gave an interview with RTVE. He defended his innocence, clarify Relevo, calling it a ‘query of deadlines.
“I believe everyone seems to be conscious of what they do. That’s why I’m very calm about it. So, effectively, taking it daily, ultimately it’s a query of deadlines. Properly, I’ve observed that change in strain on the pitch. It’s logical, isn’t it? With the change of class… However hey, I’m an individual who likes it, who’s motivated by feeling that strain. I believe I’ve been used to feeling that strain at Madrid since I used to be little. It motivates me much more.”
Asencio was withdrawn from motion at half-time throughout Actual Madrid’s Copa del Rey semi-final first leg in opposition to Actual Sociedad, with supervisor Carlo Ancelotti claiming that he was affected by chants of ‘Asencio die’.
Throughout an excerpt from one other interview with El Chiringuito, Asencio additionally said that he was excited by the prospect of renewing his contract with Actual Madrid, and goals of being on the membership in ten years’ time, in addition to within the Spanish nationwide staff.
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Actual Madrid are reportedly set to debate a renewal with Asencio this summer season, and intend to tie him all the way down to a long-term contract with a big launch clause. His present deal expires in 2026, however Asencio has proven no want to go away, after turning into an vital choice for Ancelotti, taking part in 29 occasions this season for the senior facet.