The 23-year-old centre-back expressed excitement over the Portuguese manager’s appointment, believing his discipline will have a transformative effect on the squad. "I was small, and I saw it – how he changed the team, the competitiveness he introduced into the club, the anger and the grit... I think those are characteristics that make me who I am as a player," Asencio told El Desmarque.
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Asencio pointed to Mourinho’s first spell at the Santiago Bernabeu from 2010 to 2013, when he reshaped the team’s identity and instilled a relentless desire to compete.
He is confident the Special One can once again elevate Madrid to the highest level.
"Yes, of course. He did the one with the record (100 points and 121 goals). We are going for it."