BBC · Feb 28, 2025
Named after Van Basten - Asensio shining at Villa
As deadline day signings go, Aston Villa's capture of Marco Asensio looks set to be among the best of them.
The Spain international has enjoyed a career laden with trophy victories, from multiple Champions League titles with Real Madrid to winning the French league with Paris St-Germain.
With his double against Cardiff in the FA Cup on Friday night - which sent Villa into the quarter-finals - he is keeping himself on course to add to silverware in England to his collection as well.
His impact since joining Villa on loan from PSG has been telling as his two goals took him to four in all competitions.