Marc Casado, the 22-year-old Barcelona academy graduate and promising midfielder, has been a focal point in the club’s summer conversations amid exit rumors fueled by limited playing time last season. With heightened competition for midfield spots under Hansi Flick, speculation has linked him to moves including the Saudi Pro League.
However, Casado has made it clear that he intends to remain at Barcelona and fight for his place in the first team. He emphasized that his goal has always been to be part of Barça’s main squad, and as long as the club and coach want him, he will continue to compete. Importantly, he has already held candid discussions with Hansi Flick, which will help finalize his situation during the preseason set to begin on July 13.
Reflecting on the 2025/26 campaign, Casado admitted it was a challenging year personally due to less involvement in matches. Nevertheless, his loyalty to the club remains steadfast; he explained that were he at another club, he might have sought other opportunities by now, but his emotional attachment to Barcelona influences his decision to stay.
Casado plans to have further talks with all stakeholders—coach, club management, and his agents—early in the preseason to determine the best path forward. He is currently under contract until 2028. Meanwhile, other clubs like AC Milan, Beşiktaş, and some from Saudi Arabia have shown interest, and Barcelona would consider offers in the €20-30 million range.
Aside from transfer rumors, Casado shared insights on the national team and young Barca players, praising Lamine Yamal’s motivation ahead of their crucial match against Portugal. Casado also fondly recalled the prospect of having played alongside Lionel Messi, highlighting what an honor that would have been.
Casado’s future remains open for now, with the coming weeks of preseason preparations critical in shaping his role in Hansi Flick’s squad.
