Marco Asensio reveals how close he came to leaving Real Madrid amid Liverpool 'interest'

Marco Asensio revealed he never considered a summer move away from Real Madrid. His bright start has come after speculation during the summer that he could depart, and was linked in some quarters with a move to Liverpool. "I've never had the intention to go anywhere,” he told reporters. "This is my third season [in Madrid]. In this one, I think I have continuity and more prominence, and I'm seeing [improvement in] the performances I'm doing," Asensio said. The 22-year-old scored his first Spain goal and shone as Luis Enrique’s men destroyed World Cup finalists Croatia in Elche.

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