Ancelotti admits he 'doesn't care' about future of Arsenal-linked star

Jacque Talbot

• 27 Feb 2023 12:58 GMT
• 3 min read

Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that he doesn't care whether or not Marco Asensio signs a new contract at Real Madrid amid links to Arsenal.

The attacker’s future is up in the air at the Santiago Bernabeu with his deal set to expire in the summer.

The Spaniard has been linked with a move to the Gunners when it expires, after playing 31 times for Los Blancos this season.

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His contribution of 11 goals this term has caught the eye of several English sides, with Arsenal and Manchester United believed to be keen on his services.

And Ancelotti was asked about the future of the La Liga star. He said: "He looks good to me, so I don't know if he stays or not.

"Maybe he does, maybe he doesn't. I don't care much. We have some important challenges this season. The most important thing is that he contributes like last year. Let him continue as he is doing now. Then the club makes the most appropriate decision in the end."

In September, Asensio was linked with a move to Barcelona. At the time, he told the Spanish radio station 'Cope' that he had not received any calls from the club: "Honestly, I don't know if they have called.

"A lot of other clubs have been linked [with me] as well. But it's normal because in seven months, well, from January actually, I am free to speak to other teams."

It's just that I have not thought about [joining Barca] or considered it. Honestly, right now, I can't give you an answer. I don't know."

Spurs keen on attacker

A report from Football Insider suggested that even Tottenham were keen on bringing in the Spanish star.

The story suggests that the club had even been ‘in contact’ over a potential deal which would see him join for free when his contract expires with Real in June.