Marc Casado, a 22-year-old academy graduate and one of Barcelona’s most promising young players over the past two seasons, may leave the club this summer according to Spanish media reports. Barcelona values Casado between €30-40 million, seeing his age, experience, and homegrown status as justifying a significant fee.
The main reason behind Casado’s potential exit is the strong competition in midfield under coach Hansi Flick. Although the coaching staff values his tactical intelligence, work rate, and versatility, breaking into the regular lineup is proving difficult for the midfielder. Barcelona is not rushing the player out but views a sale as an opportunity to improve the club’s finances without weakening an already crowded midfield.
Saudi Arabian clubs have stepped up their efforts to sign Casado, with Al-Hilal among the interested parties actively negotiating with Barcelona. Casado’s agent, Jorge Mendes, is exploring options considering both sporting and financial factors. Barcelona remains firm on their asking price and is not willing to lower it, believing Casado deserves a premium transfer fee.
