Real Madrid midfielder Marco Asensio talked about how the cult Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal participated in his transition.

According to Marco Asensio, Rafael Nadal played an important role during the transfer of the player to Real Madrid.

As it turned out, the tennis player talked with Peres and insisted on the talent of Asensio. After that, the player moved to Real Madrid for 4 million euros.

"That winter, my agent said that Real Madrid wants to sign me.

Many clubs called and were interested in the situation, but Florentino called me before the game and said that I will play for Real Madrid, "- said Asensio club channel Real.

"Everything happened in one day: we went to Madrid, visited Bernabeu and the base in Valdebebas, and then I returned to Mallorca and finished the season".

"Yes, it's true, Rafael Nadal called Florentino and told him that he should not miss me," - told the player Real.

In the current season Asensio played 37 games for Real Madrid, scored 9 goals and gave 4 assists.