Despite being a product of the club’s youth system, Asencio is eager to prove himself under the veteran manager. He sees the tactical and emotional shift as a positive step for a squad looking to reassert its dominance in Spain and Europe. For Asencio, the prospect of working under such a high-profile figure is a career-defining opportunity.
The defender did not hide his enthusiasm for the pre-season ahead, noting that the atmosphere around the club has already shifted. “Now, with the new project, with Mourinho, I think it is very exciting, and I am looking forward to starting,” he added, emphasising his readiness to embrace the “anger and grit” that Mourinho demands from his players.
