Asensio joined Villa on loan in the winter window last season and performed very well in the team. He failed to continue playing for Villa this season and instead joined Fenerbahce. In this regard, former Villa sports director Monchi said that he thought Asensio would join Villa.

Monchi said: "I thought Asensio would return to Villa, which was also the team's goal, but the deal failed to be reached mainly for economic reasons, and Paris Saint-Germain put higher demands on Villa. Finally, Asensio was also worried and nervous. He saw that the transfer market was changing and finally chose Fenerbahce."

"Indeed, we all thought that he might return to Villa, because he had a very good six months here before."