Marca: Ashraf knew it was extremely difficult to get a starter at Real Madrid, so he chose to leave

Recently, Le Marca talked about Paris Saint-Germain right-back Ashraf. They said that the players knew it was extremely difficult to get a starting opportunity at Real Madrid, so they chose to leave.

Ashraf once again proved his world-class strength, and his outstanding performance in the Champions League against Barcelona sparked discussions about why he failed to gain a foothold in Real Madrid's first team. Although he has dreamed of playing for Real Madrid since he was a child, the reality has not come true. He once again played a key role in Paris Saint-Germain’s right-back position in Wednesday’s game, demonstrating his ability to create threats in the opponent’s half.

Like Kavajal, Ashraf is one of the most valuable players to come out of Real Madrid's youth training camp in recent years. Kavajal ranked fourth in the 2024 Golden Globes, while Ashraf ranked sixth in this year's selection. Due to the existence of Kavajal, Ashraf knew it was extremely difficult to get a starting opportunity at Real Madrid, so he chose to leave without hesitation.

Ashraf performed well in every echelon, unlike Kavajal, who went straight to Real Madrid's first team, but due to financial reasons, the club had to loan him to Dortmund for training. There, he quickly grew into a top player. In the summer of 2020, Inter Milan signed him for 43 million euros, and a year later, Paris Saint-Germain brought him to France for another 68 million euros.

Ashraf repeatedly stated that he did not want to leave Real Madrid, but the final decision was not in his hands. Although there are rumors about his return, there is never the right time and condition. This summer, Real Madrid signed Arnold and had high hopes for him.

However, Ashraf's friend Mbappe has now become his "inside" in Real Madrid's locker room, and the two have a close relationship, which may become a factor in future transfers. To prevent this from happening, Paris Saint-Germain has extended Ashraf's contract to 2029.